CHAPTER X.. The Fan-Amphitrite.

THE FAN-AMPHITRITE.

Its renewal of mutilated organs--How to accommodate this annelid in the tank--The 'case' of the Fan-Amphitrite, 159

CHAPTER XI.

THE COMMON MUSSEL.

Dr. Johnson and Bozzy--Habits of the Mussel--Marine 'at homes'--The Purpura and its habits--Enemies of the Mussel--Anecdote--Construction of the beard (or Byssus)--Author's experience--Anecdote of the mussel--Muscular action of its foot--Threads of the beard--The bridge at Bideford--Anecdote--The Mussel tenacious of life--The beard not poisonous--M. Quatrefage--Mussel beds of Esnandes--Branchiæ of the Mussel--Food of this bivalve, 163