The Conchologist's First Book / A System of Testaceous Malacology, Arranged Expressly for the Use of Schools, in Which the Animals, According to Cuvier, Are Given With the Shells, a Great Number of New Species Added, and the Whole Brought Up, as Accurately as Possible, to the Present Condition of the Science.

by Edgar Allan Poe; Thomas Brown

Auricled, having ear-like appendages.

Auriform, ear-shaped.

B.

Barbed, bearded.

Base, lower extremity of the shell.

Beak, prolongation at the base.

Beard, see Byssus.

Bi, signifying two.

Biangulated, having two corners or angles.

Bidentate, having two teeth.