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Fusus antiquus. Common after heavy gales, in company with 

 the whelks, from which it may be known by the canal 

 being more elongated, and the shell generally smoother 

 and more tapering. The fishermen sometimes bring up 

 splendid specimens from deep water, measuring six to 

 seven inches long, and perfectly white. 



Trophon muricatus. Very uncommon. I have only found one 

 good specimen. 



CONID.*. 



Mangelia gracilis. Very rare ; one or two specimens have 

 been found near low water. 



Cypraa Europoea (Cowrie). Not common. It is about the 

 size and shape of a coffee berry, with raised lines or ribs 

 across ; a pale flesh colour. 



GASTEROPODA O PISTHOBRANCHIATA. 



The Mollusks of this order may be termed sea-slugs, since 

 the shell, when it exists, is usually small and thin, and wholly 

 or partially concealed by the animal. 



Cylichna cylindracea (the Paper Roll). So named from its 

 shape. Rare on the Southport coast. About half an inch 

 long, and three-sixteenths of an inch wide ; white and 

 shining. 



Cylichna obtusa. Similar to the above, but half the length. 

 A few years ago this shell was plentiful close to the town; 



