The Spindle Shells and Band Shells 



aperture is scored with groups of raised parallel red lines, making 

 it look like blank music paper. Length, 6 to 9 inches. 



Habitat. — Panama to Mazatlan. 



The Salmon-coloured Band Shell (F. saltno, Wood) has a 

 low spire, trimmed-with nodules, a wide aperture notched above, 

 with crimped lip, a straight canal, and columella bearing two 

 strong plaits. Exterior salmon-yellow, with thin brownish epid- 

 ermis. The body is bright red. Length, 4 to 5 inches. 



Habitat. — Panama to Mexico. 



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