BOOM IX. 
Nat. Hist. 
TABLE 
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TABLE 
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TABLE 
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In this table is deposited a considerable collec¬ 
tion of fossil shells, echini, &c. none of which, 
however curious, are likely to attract the notice 
of those who are not versed in natural history. 
Several fine specimens of full sized mother-of- 
pearl shells, and of the pinna marina, with the 
natural tuft of silk by which the inhabitant fas¬ 
tens itself to the rocks, &c. with some gloves 
made of it: some groupes of barnacles on pieces 
of wood. 
Shells of various kinds, too large to be inserted 
in the collection : sea worms, some adhering to 
glass bottles. 
On the tops of the cases round this room are 
placed several very large shells, among which, the 
most remarkable is the great clamp shell or 
Chama Gigas, the largest of all known shells, 
and a native of the Indian seas. 
Along the bottom of the tables in this and 
the next room are deposited a great number of 
volumes and packets, containing collections of 
dried plants. 
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