varices

They may in fact be called varices, as truly so as those on the limbs.

The varices on the exterior are not so prominent as in the Potamides (Fig. 13).

When these rests take place at frequent periods, the varices will of course be numerous as in Harpa and Scalaria.

A generic division of the genus Murex, consisting of such species as have three ramified varices.

Fringed; as Murex fimbriatus, a delicate white species, with broad fringed varices.