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Daphnella pluricarinata (Reeve 1845)

Daphnella pluricarinata

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

Description

The length of the shell attains 7.5 mm.

The shell is encircled by numerous sharp keels. The interstices are longitudinally striate. The sinus is rather large. The color of the shell is whitish, stained with streaks of orange-brown.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines.

References

  • Reeve, L.A. 1845. Monograph of the genus Pleurotoma. pls 20–33 in Reeve, L.A. (ed). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 1.

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Daphnella pluricarinata: Brief Summary

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Daphnella pluricarinata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.

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