PHYSA. 159 
39. PHYSA PRIMEANA, Tryon. 
Plate 8, fig. 12. 
Shell oval; spire but little elevated above 
the curve of the outline of the body whorl ; 
apex rather acute; suture moderate; a little 
attenuated towards the base; aperture nar- 
row, ear-shaped, broader and well rounded 
below ; columellar lip turned a little to the 
right but well rounded. A broad, but thin 
deposit of callus on the body whorl connects 
the ends of the lip-margin. Surface smooth, 
polished, amber-colored; lip margined, and 
together with the columella tinged with red. 
Length 9, diam. 6 mill. 
Long Island. 
In size and outline it is very near to Miaga- 
rensis, but differs in color, texture and in the 
direction of the columella. 
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