Chitons
These prehistoric-looking creatures are members of the Class Amphineura. Their shells are made of 8 overlapping plates held together by a leathery girdle. Found in Paliopoli. 1.5 a...
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Seashells - Miscellany
Tusk Shells
The Tusk Shell, Dentalium vulgare, is a member of the Class Scaphopoda, characterized by a long, narrow shell that opens at both ends. Scaphopods bury themselves in the mud in deep...
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Brown Paper Nautilus
The extremely fragile shell of a Brown Paper Nautilus, Argonauta hians. This delicate specimen is just 3 cm long. Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003
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