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Figure 54. Californian Spindles, a, Fiisimts harfordi Stearns, 2 inches; b, F. kobelti 

 Dall, 2^. inches; c, Aptyxis luteopicta Dall, % inch. 



Fusinus barbarensis Trask Santa Barbara Spindle 



Plate 24Z 



Oregon to San Diego, California. 



4 to 5 inches in length, almost /4 as wide, 9 to 10 rounded whorls, the 

 early ones with about i o low, axial ribs which are very weak or absent in the 

 last 2 whorls. Spiral threads prominent and numerous. Color dirty gray- 

 white, sometimes with a pinkish or yellowish cast. Dredged from 50 to 200 

 fathoms, and occasionally brought up in fishermen's nets. 



Painted Spindle 



Figure 54c 



Genus Aptyxis Troschel 1868 

 Aptyxis luteopicta Dall 



Monterey, California, to Lower California. 



% inch in length, strong, with a thin outer lip. Color dark purplish 

 brown with an indistinct, wide, spiral band of cream at the periphery. 

 Common from low tide to 20 fathoms. 



Faviily XANCIDAE 



Subjamily XANCINAE 



Genus Xanciis Roding 1798 



Xancus angulatus Solander West Indian Chank 



The Bahamas, Key West, Cuba, Yucatan and Bermuda. 



