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Conus franciscoi Rolán & Röckel 2000

Conus franciscoi

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Conus franciscoi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 28 mm and 38 mm.

Conus Franciscoi is a non-broadcast spawner. Life cycle does not include trocophore stage.[2]

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off Angola.

References

  1. ^ a b Conus franciscoi Rolán & Röckel, 2000. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
  2. ^ "Conus franciscoi". www.sealifebase.ca. Retrieved 2 May 2023.

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Conus franciscoi: Brief Summary

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Conus franciscoi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

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