On the coast of North Queensland, within the Great Barrier Reef, Pinnas of at least two species are among the producing agents, which, covering a wide range, seem to meet in two distinct genera, far apart in appearance and habit.
"Tropic Days"
E. J. Banfield
I confess, though the possibility of the pearl increasing in size and loveliness was obvious, that the fact that Pinnas are subject to ills, chances, and mishaps, was also recognised.
"Tropic Days"
E. J. Banfield
So returning safe to the Fort, once more staied the Pinnas her flight for England, which til his returne could not set saile, so extreme was the weather and so great the frost."
"Captain John Smith"
Charles Dudley Warner Last Updated: February 22, 2009