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Family Costellariidae

HAWAII

Vexillum (Pusia) patriarchale

PATRIARCH MITER

Rare in sand exceeding 150 feet.  More stout than Mitra tuberosa.  Attains 3/4 inch.  Hawaii & the Indo-West Pacific.  Also known as Vexillum patriarchialis.