PLATE CXVIII. 



Gaz. tab. 79. Jig. 10. — Piddocks. Dale Harm, 

 p. 389. Pholas Dactylus, Dactyle. Penn. Br. 



Zool. p. 76. sp. 10. 



Pholas angustius striatus <k veluti aculeatus. 'Muricatus, Da Costa 



Br. Conch, p. 244. sp. 65. tab. 16. Jig. 2„ 2. 



This species burrows or pierces into rocks, where it forms large 

 cylindrical cavities. It is not uncommon on many of our coasts, and, 

 is sometimes eaten ; it is in season in the Spring. 



