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

by Mary Anne Venning

* Cardium, cockle, ex. C. cardissa.

* Mactra, kneading-trough, ex. M. stultòrum.

* Donax, wedge-shell, ex. D. trunculus.

* Venus, Venus, ex. V. Paphia.

Spondylus, thorny-oyster, ex. S. gæderopus.

Chama, clamp-shell, ex. C. gigas.

* Arca, ark-shell, ex. A. Noæ.

* Ostræa, oyster, ex. O. isognomon.

* Anomia. antique lamp, ex. A. ephippium.

* Mytilus, muscle, ex. M. edulis.