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Figure 54. Californian Spindles, a, Fiisimts harfordi Stearns, 2 inches; b, F. kobelti Dall, 2^. inches; c, Aptyxis luteopicta Dall, % inch.

Fusinus barbarensis Trask Santa Barbara Spindle Plate 24Z Oregon to San Diego, California. 4 to 5 inches in length, almost /4 as wide, 9 to 10 rounded whorls, the early ones with about i o low, axial ribs which are very weak or absent in the last 2 whorls. Spiral threads prominent and numerous. Color dirty gray- white, sometimes with a pinkish or yellowish cast. Dredged from 50 to 200 fathoms, and occasionally brought up in fishermen's nets. Painted Spindle Figure 54c Genus Aptyxis Troschel 1868 Aptyxis luteopicta Dall Monterey, California, to Lower California. % inch in length, strong, with a thin outer lip. Color dark purplish brown with an indistinct, wide, spiral band of cream at the periphery. Common from low tide to 20 fathoms. Faviily XANCIDAE Subjamily XANCINAE Genus Xanciis Roding 1798 Xancus angulatus Solander West Indian Chank The Bahamas, Key West, Cuba, Yucatan and Bermuda.