Some Pretty Shells 



from various parts of the World. 



MuREX RADIX, GirEL. Black Murex. A black 

 spiney variety, found most abundant in Panama. 



Triton tritornis, Linn. 

 Trimipet Shell. 6 to 8 inches. 

 Usually found in the South Pa- 

 itic. 



Melo diadem a, Lam. Melon Shell. 3 to 

 10 in. most abundant in Australia. 



Oliva porphyria, Linn. Tent Shell. 2 to 

 4 inches. The largest of the Olives, natural 

 high polish, and has figures similar to rows of 

 tents. Lower California. 



Cassis m adagascarensis. Lam . 



Helmet Shell. 5 to 12 inches. Found 

 in the Bahamas. 



Pterocera lam bis, Lam. Spider 

 Shell. 4 to 12 inches. Found along 

 coast of China, or Zanzibar. 



