. Elements of geology, or, The ancient changes of the earth and its inhabitants as illustrated by geological monuments. Geology. Oh. XVII.] FOSSILS OF UPPER CRETACEOUS ROCKS. 327 Among the brachropoda in the white chalk, the Terebratulce are very abundant. These shells are known to live at the bottom of the sea, where the water is tranquil and of some depth (see figs. 298, 299, 300, 301, 302). With these are associated some forms of oyster Fig. 29S. Fig. Fig. 300. Fig. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readabili


. Elements of geology, or, The ancient changes of the earth and its inhabitants as illustrated by geological monuments. Geology. Oh. XVII.] FOSSILS OF UPPER CRETACEOUS ROCKS. 327 Among the brachropoda in the white chalk, the Terebratulce are very abundant. These shells are known to live at the bottom of the sea, where the water is tranquil and of some depth (see figs. 298, 299, 300, 301, 302). With these are associated some forms of oyster Fig. 29S. Fig. Fig. 300. Fig. 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 Lyell, Charles, Sir, 1797-1875. New York, D. Appleton and co.


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