30 LEPAS. 



of the shell, that is, the summit of the small valves, and 

 the lower angle of the large, will be the oldest parts. 

 The thin curved valve in front, will at the same time be 

 augmented laterally. 



The name of Lepas which Linnaeus has adopted for 

 this genus, was given by the ancients to the Patella, or 

 limpet. Aristotle, from the resemblance which some of 

 them bear to acorns, has very properly called them 

 Bccxavoi ; and Athenaeus tells us that, when large, they are 

 easily digested, and of an agreeable taste. 



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Athen. L. 3. c. 11. p. 88. 



JBalani nigri et albi, are mentioned among the dishes 

 served up at the famous supper of Lucullus; and the 

 Chinese at this day are said to be fond of the Bell acorn, 

 Lepas tintinabulum, which, when boiled, is not in taste 

 unlike the lobster. 



