SEARCH RESULTS: from "Nepean Historical Society"SHOWING 8 of 4015 RESULTS
ShellRough Beaked Mussel - Hermonya Erosa Family: Mytilidae (mussels)
ShellVan Diemans Land Siphon Shell - Siphonaria Diemenensis Family: Siphonariidae False limpet shell with distinct groove for siphoning.
ShellLittle White Tellin or Sunset Shell - Tellina Albinella Family: Tellinidae (Tellins) Not always white - sometimes pink or orange
ShellTongue shaped borer - Pholas Obturamentum Family: Pholadidae Angel ming borer - white
ShellSponge Finger - Vulsella Spongiarum Family: Vulsellidae (Finger Oyster) Resembles a sponge finger cake
Egg CasesCollection of paper nautilus - Argenanta Nodosa Family: Augonautidae Egg case of ink bearing mollusc - very fragile - semi circular case - covered with nodules.
ShellTasmanian Keyhole Limpet - Macroschisma Tasmaniae Family: Fissurellidae (Keyhole Limpets) The siphon hole is a true keyhole. Found occasionally in Port Phillip Bay.
ShellCommon mud oyster - Ostrea Aneasi Family: Ostreidae Fluted edges - bi-valve - abundant in Port Phillip Bay - was an important food for aborigines