Elaeocyma
''Elaeocyma'' is a genus of sea snails in the family (biology), family Drilliidae. Description This genus contains the light-colored species, with an oily gloss, thin shells, and prominent riblets usually crossed by rather widely spaced spiral striations, previously included in the genus ''Drillia''. Distribution This marine genus occurs off the Pacific coast of America. Species Species within the genus ''Elaeocyma'' include: * ''Elaeocyma amplinucis'' McLean & Poorman, 1971 * ''Elaeocyma arenensis'' (Hertlein & Strong, 1951) * ''Elaeocyma attalia'' Dall, 1919 * † ''Elaeocyma benten'' (Yokoyama, 1920) * † ''Elaeocyma citharella'' (Lamarck, 1803) * † ''Elaeocyma drilliaeformis'' (Cossmann & Pissarro, 1901) * ''Elaeocyma empyrosia'' (Dall, 1899) * ''Elaeocyma melichroa'' McLean & Poorman, 1971 * † ''Elaeocyma plicata'' Lamarck 1804 * ''Elaeocyma ricaudae'' Berry, 1969 * ''Elaeocyma splendidula'' (Sowerby I, 1834) * † ''Elaeocyma subcostaria'' (de Boury, 1899) * ''Elaeocy ...
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