/ CATECHISM OF CONCHOLOGY. 2\ 



Q How is this effected ? 



A. " By means of a fleshy and cylindrical 

 appendage, which is capable of being drawn out 

 to a considerable length and made to assume 

 the shape of a spade or hook."* 



Q. From what is the name derived ? 



A. From a Greek word, signifying a tube-. 



* Conchologist's Companion. 



