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This is a large and showy species somewhat resembling S. rubra, 
Lamk., in the character of the markings and colour ; it is not tuber- 
cular like that species. 
17. Mrrra Morcuu, A. Adams. (PI. XXVIII., fig. 5.) M. 
testa ovato-fusiformi, candida, spira acuminata, aperturam equante, 
anfractibus octo, convexiusculis, transversim undique liratis, inter- 
stitiis crebre clathratis ; apertura angusta, columella quinqueplicata, 
labro intus simplice. 
Hab. Australia. Mus. Cuming. 
A large elegant white shell of the same form and with the same 
style of sculpture as M. filosa, and belonging to the subgenus Can- 
cilla. I have much pleasure in dedicating this fine species to M. 
Mérch, the talented author of the ‘Catalogue of Count Yoldi’s 
Shells,’ &c. 
18. Mirra rupicinea, A. Adams. M. testa oblongo-ovata, rubi- 
ginosa, spira acuta aperturam @equante, anfractibus novem plani- 
usculis, transversim liratis, liris carinatis, interstitiis clathratis; 
apertura longiuscula, columella quadriplicata, labro margine cre- 
nato, intus sulcato. 
Hab. Australia. Mus. Cuming. 
This species somewhat resembles M. ferruginea, Lamk., but the in- 
terstices between the transverse lire are cancellated, and the lire 
themselves have a filiform carina in the middle. 
19. Mirra punctostriata, A. Adams. M. testa ovato-fusiformi, 
sordide lutea, ad suturas rufo maculata, spira acuta, aperturam vir 
@quante, anfractibus planiusculis, glabris, transversim punctato- 
striatis, ultimo ad basin liris transversis instructo; apertura 
angusta, columella quadriplicata, labro intus simplice. 
Hab. Ceylon (£. L. Layard, Esq.), Mus. Cuming. 
This species, which seems to belong to the subgenus Mitreola has 
a smooth, glabrous appearance ; but when examined with a lens, the 
whorls will be seen to be transversely punctato-striate. 
20. VoLuromiITRA ciINNAMOMEA, A. Adams. V. testa oblongo- 
Susiformi, levi, tenui, cinnamomea, spira acuta,aperturam equante, 
anfractibus planiusculis, supremis longitudinaliter costatis, infimis 
levibus ; apertura oblonga, columella quadriplicata, labro intus 
simplice. 
Hab. Natal. Mus. Cuming. 
This is a small, brown, horny species, having all the peculiarities 
of shell which characterize the genus Volutomitra of Gray. 
21. VoturomiTrA vincTA, A. Adams. JV. testa oblongo-ovata, 
levi, tenui, lutescente, ad suturas linea nigro-fusca cincta, et 
altera linea nigro-fusca transversa in medio anfractus ultimi ; 
spira acuta, apertura longiore, anfractibus planiusculis ; apertura 
oblonga, columella quadriplicata, labro acuto, intus simplice. 
Hab. Cape Natal. Mus. Cuming. 
This is a pretty little species, of a yellowish colour, neatly banded 
