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Rawai Cone Snail

Conus rawaiensis da Motta 1978

Conus rawaiensis

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Conus rawaiensis 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 19 mm and 48 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Western Thailand and off Sri Lanka.

References

  1. ^ a b Conus rawaiensis da Motta, 1978. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.

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Conus rawaiensis: Brief Summary

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Conus rawaiensis 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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