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Eucithara antillarum (Reeve 1846)

Eucithara antillarum

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Eucithara antillarum is a small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.[1]

Description

The length of the shell attains 16 mm.

The shell is ribbed, without revolving striae. Its color is yellowish brown, broadly banded with chocolate and shoulder tinged with the same color.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs in the West Indies (?).and off Vanuatu.

References

  • Reeve, L.A. 1846. Monograph of the genus Mangelia. pls 1-8 in Reeve, L.A. (ed). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 3.

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Eucithara antillarum: Brief Summary

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Eucithara antillarum is a small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.

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