Rudiments of Conchology / Intended as a familiar introduction to the science.

by Mary Anne Venning

"The Linnæan genera are thirty-six. I have copied a list of them for you. In that tray are the specimens mentioned in your list:

ARRANGEMENT OF LINNÆUS.

First Division—Multivalves: 3 genera.

* Chiton, coat of mail, example, C. squamosus.

* Lepas, acorn-shell or barnacle, ex. L. anatifera and tintinnabulum.

* Pholas, stone-piercer, ex. P. candida.

Second Division.—Bivalves: 14 genera.

* Mya, trough-shell, ex. M. truncàta.

* Solen, razor-sheath, ex. S. siliqua.

* Tellìna, wedge-shell, ex. T. Feroensis.