Calliotropis virginiae
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| Calliotropis virginiae | |
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| File:Seashell Calliotropis virginiae.jpg | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Family: | Calliotropidae |
| Genus: | Calliotropis |
| Species: | C. virginiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Calliotropis virginiae Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006[1]
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| Synonyms | |
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Calliotropis (Schepmanotropis) virginiae Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006 | |
Calliotropis virginiae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eucyclidae.[2]
Description
[edit | edit source]The size of the shell varies between 6mm and 10mm. It has a noticeable umbilicus and a luminous shell. It has spiral rows with tubercles.
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Distribution
[edit | edit source]This marine species occurs off the Philippines.
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker. 2006. Visaya Supplement: Supplement 2 Pages: 3–228. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ^ Calliotropis virginiae Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 18 April 2010.
- Vilvens C. (2007) New records and new species of Calliotropis from Indo-Pacific. Novapex 8 (Hors Série 5): 1–72.
External links
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