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columella very much reflected and covered by the spire. It 

 inhabits the Pacific ocean. The species included are : — 



C. FiMBRiATA A. Adams, C. robillardi, Lienard. 

 C. CANCELLATA Peasc, C. scuLPTiLis Pcasc. 



The last two are uufigured and may possibly be synony- 

 mous with either of the first two species. 



Genus Melapium H. & A. Adams. 



Dr. Paul Fischer refers this genu3 to the family Turbin- 

 ellidae. This disposition is probably correct, as the columella 

 has a very distinct plait. 



Issued June 12, 1897. 



