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Three small classes of shells are grouped together here. They are the Scaphopods, or Tusk Shells; the Amphineura, or Chitons; and the tentacled Cephalopods.

The Cephalopods are the best known group, as they often end up on the table, fried or grilled. These include the squids, octopus, cuttlefish and nautilus.

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	1	Chitons These prehistoric-looking creatures are members of the Class Amphineura. Their shells are made of 8 overlapping plates held... submitted by Museum Administration on 16.10.2003

	2	Tusk Shells The Tusk Shell, Dentalium vulgare, is a member of the Class Scaphopoda, characterized by a long, narrow shell that opens at... submitted by Museum Administration on 16.10.2003

	3	Brown Paper Nautilus The extremely fragile shell of a Brown Paper Nautilus, Argonauta hians. This delicate specimen is just 3 cm long. Photograph... submitted by Museum Administration on 16.10.2003

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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 and 2 cm long. <i>Photograph ©James Prineas, 2003</i>

Chitons

The Tusk Shell, <i>Dentalium vulgare</i>, 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 water, and can be found washed up on the beach after a storm. Over 300 species of Tusk Shell exist. These...

Tusk Shells