Marmorofusus brianoi
| Marmorofusus brianoi | |
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| Shell of Marmorofusus brianoi (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Fasciolariidae |
| Genus: | Marmorofusus |
| Species: | M. brianoi
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| Binomial name | |
| Marmorofusus brianoi (Bozzetti, 2006)[1]
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| Synonyms | |
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Fusinus brianoi Bozzetti, 2006 (priginal combination) | |
Marmorofusus brianoi, previously named Fusinus brianoi(2006), is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Fasciolariidae, the spindle snails, the tulip snails and their allies.[2]
Description
[edit | edit source]The seashell of Marmorofusus brianoi is medium to large size considering its genus, between 122 mm and 170 mm. It is fusiform, broad and massive. Its external colours are composed of a white background with a spiral pattern of brown spots and dashes while the inside is white. The shell's periostracum is thin and brown. The operculum of Marmorofusus brianoi is also brown coloured.[3]
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Distribution
[edit | edit source]This marine species occurs off of the coasts of Madagascar. From the areas of Lavanono to Manantenina.[3]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Bozzetti. 2006. Visaya Volume: 1 Issue: 6 Pages: 51–53. World Register of Marine Species.
- ^ Fusinus brianoi Bozzetti, 2006. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species.
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- Bozzetti L. (2006) A new species of Fusinus (Mollusca: Neogastropoda: Fasciolariidae) from Southern Madagascar. Visaya 1(6): 51-53.
External links
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