. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. SINGLE-SHELLED MOLLUSKS. 63 Cowries, or Egg-Shells (Cypraadci).—The Cowries (Fig. 66, C), called in Florida micramocs, have richly enam- eled and marked shells ; the spire is not seen, and the opening is small. When living they throw out a coating that completely covers the shell, protecting it from Fig. 66.—Flesh-feeding mollusks. W, whelk ; E, whelk-eggs ; C, cowry; 0, operculum ; «, notch in shell; st, siphon ; _/", foot; s, head. Value.—The Cyprcea moneta is used as money in some parts of Africa. In 1848 60 tons of this money was sent Ple
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. SINGLE-SHELLED MOLLUSKS. 63 Cowries, or Egg-Shells (Cypraadci).—The Cowries (Fig. 66, C), called in Florida micramocs, have richly enam- eled and marked shells ; the spire is not seen, and the opening is small. When living they throw out a coating that completely covers the shell, protecting it from Fig. 66.—Flesh-feeding mollusks. W, whelk ; E, whelk-eggs ; C, cowry; 0, operculum ; «, notch in shell; st, siphon ; _/", foot; s, head. Value.—The Cyprcea moneta is used as money in some parts of Africa. In 1848 60 tons of this money was sent Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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