Excerpt from The Malacological and Conchological Magazine, 1838, Vol. 1 History Magazine some observations on Mr. Samuel Stutchbury's pro posed new genus Cypraecassis, I ventured not to advance any opinion upon the subject my intention was, by bringing forward such facts as I had myself observed, independently of the favourable or unfavourable bearing they might have upon the establishment of the proposed genus, to enable others, as far as my facts, combined with Mr. Stutchbury's, would go, to form a correct judgment upon the subject. I know not what expressions I may in those observations have made use of that may fairly be construed into expression of personal feeling, or an improper spirit, with both of whichi have been charged. I have merely stated facts, the proofs of which are existing and to be seen every day that these facts have a direct tendency unfavourable to the establishment of Mr. Stutchbury's proposed genus is not to be charged as a fault against me. I have not pretended to assert that the proposed genus may not eventually be fully established upon well marked characters, but I must still say, that it cannot be considered as established upon the three characters which Mr. Stutchbury has propounded as distinguishing it from Cassis; these three characters it will be remembered are, lst. The absence of epider mis, andl have shown that Mr. Stutchbury's typical species has an epi dermis; 2d. The absence of operculum, and I have shown that at least one of the species associated by Mr. Stutchbury with Cypraecassis has an operculum and 3d. The absence of varices except in the adult state. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.