Murex: alternatives and connections

A name applied to various marine univalve shells; esp. to those of the genus Strombus, which are of large size. S. gigas is the large…

Same as Kauri.

A marine shell of the genus Cypraea.

A steep, rugged rock; a rough, broken cliff, or point of a rock, on a ledge.

A genus of spinose, plectognath fishes, having the teeth of each jaw united into a single beaklike plate. They are able to inflate the…

A singular marine fish of the genus Pterois, family Scorpaenidae, of several species, inhabiting the Indo-Pacific region. They are usu…

Bearing or covered with hair; made of or resembling hair; rough with hair; rough with hair; rough with hair; hirsute.

A genus of marine shells; the ear-shells. See Abalone.

A genus of marine univalve shells; the harp shells; -- so called from the form of the shells, and their ornamental ribs.

Any species or marine hydroids, of the genus Hydractinia and allied genera. These hydroids form, by their rootstalks, a firm, chitinou…

In a general sense, any hatshaped, or conical, gastropod shell.

Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bod…

Any one of numerous species of marine gastropods belonging to Natica, Lunatia, Neverita, and other allied genera (family Naticidae.) T…

A genus of marine gastropods, mostly natives of warm climates.

Of or pertaining to the Nudibranchiata.

A genus of polished marine gastropod shells, chiefly tropical, and often beautifully colored.

A small dish, pan, or vase.

Any species of Pholas; a pholad. See Pholas.