FYRULA. Lamarck, 



Gen. Char. A pyriform univalve ; beak an 

 elongated canal ; spire short without vari- 

 ciform sutures ; columella plain, lip entire. 



.A.'"*' extremely short spire, almost enveloped in a ven- 

 tricose body, the lower part of which is produced, 

 characterizes this g-enus, and distinguishes it from 

 Fusus. From those species of Turbinellus that resem- 

 ble Fyrula in form, it is distinguished by the plain 

 columella and adpressed inner lip. 



Shell collectors and dealers, a class of amateurs who 

 often perceive natural affinities, are in the habit of 

 classing several species of this genus under the common 

 appellation of Figs. 



The recent species are inhabitants of the sea in warna 



climates. 



nexiiis, 



TAB. CCCXXXI. 



Spec. Char. Obovate, clavate, with decussating 

 elevated striae ; transverse striae uniform, 

 most prominent ; spire slightly produced. 

 Syn. Murex nexilis. Brander, 55. 



Pyrula nexilis. Lamarck Env. de Paris 

 67. 



Although strongly resembling the Bulla Ficus of 

 Linnaeus, it is readily distinguished by the prominent 



