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Spirotropis studeriana (Martens 1878)

Spirotropis studeriana

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Spirotropis studeriana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Drilliidae.[2]

Description

The shell of this species grows to a length between 11 mm and 22 mm.

The shell is stouter than Spirotropis patagonica, with a shorter body whorl. The ribs are stronger and fewer, evanescent on the body whorl. The revolving lines are slighter and scarcely apparent. The siphonal canal is shorter and broader.[3]

Distribution

This species occurs in the benthic zone of the cold waters off Argentina and the Kerguelen Islands at depths between 646 m and 845 m.

References

  1. ^ von Martens, E. (1878) Über einige Conchylien aus den kälteren Meeresgegenden der südlichen Erdhälfte. Sitzungs-Berichte der Gesellschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, 1878, 20–26.
  2. ^ a b Spirotropis studeriana (Martens, 1878). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 10 November 2011.
  3. ^ G.W. Tryon (1884) Manual of Conchology, structural and systematic, with illustrations of the species, vol. VI; Philadelphia, Academy of Natural Sciences

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Spirotropis studeriana: Brief Summary

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Spirotropis studeriana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Drilliidae.

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