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Clathromangelia variegata (Carpenter 1864)

Clathromangelia variegata

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Clathromangelia variegata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.[1]

Description

The shell is very thin, with nine ribs and almost microscopic revolving lines. The color of the shell is yellowish or pinkish horn-color, with one or two narrow chestnut bands sometimes interrupted. The shell grows to a length of 8 mm.[2]

Distribution

This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off California, USA

References

  1. ^ a b Clathromangelia variegata (Carpenter, 1864). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 16 August 2011.
  2. ^ George Washington Tryon, Manual of Conchology vol. VI. p. 300; 1884 (described as Daphnella variegata)

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Clathromangelia variegata: Brief Summary

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Clathromangelia variegata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.

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