. The Conchologists' exchange. Mollusks. THE NAUTILUS. 29. ally abundant, many of them being per- fect in form, and exhibiting in the aper- tures the rarest shades of crimson, pur- ple and orange. Excellent specimens of Natica duplicata were also found here in situ, these offering a new revelation to the collector as he saw, when lifting them from their beds, fine jets of water spouting in every direction from the edges of each large saucer-shaped foot. Both of these species were carried to the hotel and boiled—the former about ten minutes the latter two or three minutes. This made the removal
. The Conchologists' exchange. Mollusks. THE NAUTILUS. 29. ally abundant, many of them being per- fect in form, and exhibiting in the aper- tures the rarest shades of crimson, pur- ple and orange. Excellent specimens of Natica duplicata were also found here in situ, these offering a new revelation to the collector as he saw, when lifting them from their beds, fine jets of water spouting in every direction from the edges of each large saucer-shaped foot. Both of these species were carried to the hotel and boiled—the former about ten minutes the latter two or three minutes. This made the removal of the animals an easy matter, leaving the lus- tre of the shells and color of the aper- tures uninjured. It should be remem- bered that the peninsula referred to is only free from water when the tide is nearing its lowest stage; also that the tide is low there at about the same hour it is high in Philadelphia. In conclusion it may be well to inform the young collector that in the search for sea shells at least three adjuncts are neces- sary—a trowel for digging purposes, a water-tight jar for preserving living speci- mens and a good sized basket for large shells. With these in hand, and a taste for the work, there is no reason in the world why he shouldn't be both success- ful and happy. NOTES ON THE NORTH AMERICAN SPECIES OF SUCCINEA. BY T. D. A. COCKERELL. (Continued from last number.) .) S. sillimani Bland. This also may have to be united with elegans. Mr. L. B. Elliott sent me a specimen, pale horn. 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 Averell, William D. Philadelphia, Wm. D. Averell
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