The word "tulip" describes the overall shape of the shells of these species, which is like that of a closed
tulip flower.
Description
The shell is fusiform. The
spire is acuminated. The
aperture is oval, elongated, as long as the spire. The
siphonal canal is straight. The
columella is smooth, with a few oblique plaits at the fore part. The outer
lip is internally crenate. [2]
Species
According to the
World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), and the Digital Atlas of Ancient Life for the Neogene of the Southeastern United States, the following species with a valid name are included within the genus Fasciolaria :[3]
Snyder M.A., Vermeij G.J. & Lyons W.G. (2012) The genera and biogeography of Fasciolariinae (Gastropoda, Neogastropoda, Fasciolariidae). Basteria 76(1-3): 31-70.
The word "tulip" describes the overall shape of the shells of these species, which is like that of a closed
tulip flower.
Description
The shell is fusiform. The
spire is acuminated. The
aperture is oval, elongated, as long as the spire. The
siphonal canal is straight. The
columella is smooth, with a few oblique plaits at the fore part. The outer
lip is internally crenate. [2]
Species
According to the
World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), and the Digital Atlas of Ancient Life for the Neogene of the Southeastern United States, the following species with a valid name are included within the genus Fasciolaria :[3]
Snyder M.A., Vermeij G.J. & Lyons W.G. (2012) The genera and biogeography of Fasciolariinae (Gastropoda, Neogastropoda, Fasciolariidae). Basteria 76(1-3): 31-70.