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Note e, page 9, line 2. 



Kot unattractive is thii mien, 

 Solen ! though not in splendor seen. 



Solen Diphos, is covered with a greenish cuticle, under which 

 it is violet, with greenish rays. — Linncciis. 



The animal inhabitant of the Solen, though incapable of mo- 

 ving forwards horizontally, digs a hole nearly two feet deep in the 

 soft sand. A fleshy and cylindrical leg, which is capable of being' 

 drawn out to a considerable length, and made to assume the shape 

 of a hook or spade, is used for this purpose. Thus, when the 

 Solen is preparing to form a dwelling in the sand, this singular 

 appendage takes the form of a shovel, sharp on one side, and ter- 

 minating in a point, by the aid of which a hole is dug ; it then 

 alternately assumes the shape of a hook and a spade, one serving 

 the purpose of shovelling out the sand, the other to assist the 

 wary animal in its precipitous descent. When the Solen wishes 

 to change its place of abode, the leg is again put in requisition, 

 it then takes the shape of a ball, and is stretched as wide as pos- 

 sible. This ball prevents the creature from slipping back, while 

 the reaction of the muscles throws it forwards. — Booke. 



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So Cardinm ! one of the fair host. 

 Though least in beauty, still can boast. 



The Cardium Edule, is here alluded to — it is found on sandv 

 coasts, a little beneath the sand ; its place is pointed out by 

 a depressed spot. The fish affords a nourishing food. — Linnaxis. 



The shells of the Genus Cardium, are sometimes of a dark 

 brown color, varied with white, hollow, elevated ribs. Those of 

 the 'J'ellinoi are remarkable for their beautiful radiation. 



