Volutoconus grossi, common name Gross's volute or McMichael's Volute or Tin Can Bay Volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes.[1]
This species is present in Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Queensland).[1][2][3]
Shells of Volutoconus grossi can reach a size of 59–175 millimetres (2.3–6.9 in).[2] These moderately large shells are solid, elongate, with rounded apex and small sharp protoconch. Whorls are usually smooth, but sometimes may be axially ribbed. The surface shows four spiral bands of chocolate patches on a cream or salmon or reddish-brown colored background with white tent-shaped markings. Spires are quite elevated. Columella has four plaits. Volutoconus grossi occurs as many different forms in restricted areas.[4][5]
These uncommon sea snails live on sandy substrate at depths of 36 to 216 m.[3][5]
Volutoconus grossi, common name Gross's volute or McMichael's Volute or Tin Can Bay Volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes.
Volutoconus grossi is een slakkensoort uit de familie van de Volutidae.[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1927 door Iredale.
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Volutoconus grossi là một loài ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Volutidae, họ ốc dừa.[1]
Volutoconus grossi là một loài ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Volutidae, họ ốc dừa.
