The Shell Book 



Plate V 



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UMVALXE SHELLS OF TROPICAL SEAS 



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Cowry or Venus Shell, Cyprcna Maitriliana, Linn. 30 



Imperial Turban Shell, Turbo impcrialis, Linn. 3 1 



Fringed Dolphin Shell, Dclphimda laciniata, Lam. 32 



Polished Sea Snail, Ncrita polita, Linn. 33 



34 Tiger Top Shell, Calliosloma //^nV, .Mart. 



Magpie Top Shell, LJvnna pica, Linn. 

 ShelNbearing Slug, Hydalina physis, Linn. 

 Pheasant Shell, Fhasiancti'a aiislralis, Gmel. 

 Pointed Top Shell, Trochus aculanguhis, Chemn. 



