Murex turriculaMontagu, 1803, p. 262-263, pl. 9, fig. 1 [Basis of the current name] Type Locality: Sandwich, Kent; Biddeford Bay, Devonshire; south coast of Wales, particularly about Tenby and Laugharne Range: 40°N ; 70.5°W Depth: 1400 to 2022 m Maximum Reported Size: 9.5 mm Distribution: USA: Off New Jersey References: Montagu (1803) M; M. Sars (1851); Rex & Warén (1982) DdNSEW Combining Genera: Bela Fusus Lora Oenopota Pleurotoma Tritonium
Haedropleura turriculataLocard, 1886, p. 127 [Objective synonym of valid name] Comments: Unjustified emendation of turricula (see Locard 1897:250). Combining Genera: Bela
Partial List of References
Locard, A. 1886. Catalogue Général des Mollusques Vivants de France--Mollusques Marins x + 779. Henri Georg: Genève et Bale. Montagu, G. 1803. Testacea Britannica [iii] + xxxix + 606 + [4]. J. S. Hollis: Romsey. [True date: post Sept 1.]