Episiphon Pilsbry & Sharp, 1897

Type species

Dentalium sowerbyi Guilding, 1834 (subsequent designation by Suter, 1913: 821).

Diagnosis

Shell small to medium, slightly curved, fragile, polished, shiny, white, cream, orange or red. Surface smooth, rarely minutely annulated; needle­shaped. Section subcircular or subtriangular, slightly compressed dorsoventrally, more on ventral side. Apex simple or truncate, with terminal callus, lumen circular, small. Short terminal pipe present.