Distinguished from the Vermilia by a very peculiar operculum. Found in
groups, adhering together at the base.
Tube open at the summit; aperture orbicular, terminated on the side by a
spatulous tongue; operculum orbicular, squamose, consisting of from five
to nine testaceous parts or valves, all attached to one side of the
operculum; the middle one dentated at the truncated part of its summit,
the others a little toothed on their internal edge.
Galeolaria cæspitosa.
Galeolaria elongata.
_G. elongata._ The elongated Galeolaria.
Whitish, existing in congregated masses; operculum as above.