Dear Tom, John, and Constantine;-
    I think I get the idea. There is very little diference between the
three genera. They intergrade. Constantine writes that Latiaxis has more
distinct spiral sculpture; but that has to be a comparitive rather than a
distinctive.The same with the Coralliophila having more distinct axial
ribs. I'll probably take your advice and leave them named however I find
them. Thanks all.
            Art

Constantine Mifsud wrote:

> Art,
> With the Mediterranean genera, the main differences between
> Coralliophila and Latiaxis are in the type of sculpture;
> Coralliophila has more prominent and distinct Axial ribs.(together with
> fine spirals).
>
> Latiaxias have more distinct spiral sculpture.
>
> I do not know Babelomurex.
> regards,
> --
> Constantine Mifsud
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