Zoological Illustrations, Second Series, Volume 2 / or, Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals

by William Swainson

Fawn coloured Mitre.

Order Zoophaga. Family Volutidæ.

Sub-Family Mitrianæ. (G. Mitra. Auct.)

Generic Character.

Animal——

Shell turrited, fusiform, the base contracted and slightly recurved; pillar with 4-5 plaits, the upper plait sulcated: outer lip smooth, or entire. Aperture narrow, striated within, and presenting an internal groove at its upper extremity. Nobis.

Types of Form.

1, M. Corrugata. 2, Regina. 3, Sanguisuga. 4, Microzonias. 5, Isabella.

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