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1886. Conus anemone, Watson. Chall. Zool., vol. xv., p. 



385. 

 1898. Conus remo, Brazier. P.L.S., N.S.W., vol. xxiii., 



pt. 2, p. 271. 

 1898. Conus flindersi, Brazier. Id., p. 780. 



Hab. — Coast generally, in rocky pools. 



Obs. — Weinkauff in the Conchy lien Cabinet (ed. Kiister) p. 

 245, considers C. jukesii, Reeve, as equal to C. anemone, Lamarck, 

 with this, Watson in his Challenger report does not agree (see p. 

 386), and gives what appear to be excellent reasons for retaining 

 the two species as distinct. Tryon also in his Manual of 

 Conchology regards C. jukesii, as a variety of C. anemone. We 

 certainly agree with Watson. 



This shell differs greatly in shape, the spire is sometimes very 

 slightly elevated, exceptionally it is very produced, comprising 

 one-third of the entire length, and more rarely it is scalariform. 

 After his original description Lamarck describes two varieties of 

 colouration; there are many more, the most remarkable being a 

 pure white variety, of which we have obtained many specimens 

 on what is known as the Ocean Beach, Sorrento ; on some other 

 specimens the markings are of a rich orange colour, but the 

 transverse elevated strife mentioned by Lamarck, is a feature 

 always present, although varying in degree. The type is 

 mentioned as being 42 mm. in length, we have one before us 

 measuring 64 mm. 



We have carefully examined the types of the two last shells 

 quoted, described by Mr. Brazier, and are much surprised that 

 such an authority should have forgotten his cunning to such an 

 extent as to fail to recognise this common and variable species. 

 The further encumbering of species by needless synonymy is 

 difficult to restrain under present procedure, especially if those 

 locally interested have no opportunity of criticism until after 

 the mischief has been accomplished. 



Conus rutilus, Menke. 



1843. Conus rutilus, Menke. Moll. Nov. HolL, p. 27, 



No. 133. 



1844. Conus rutilus, Reeve. Conch. Icon., vol. i., pi. 47, 



f. 264. 



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