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Rossiteria

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Rossiteria is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Trochidae, the top snails.[1]

Description

The umbilicus is narrow. The columella is arcuate, obliquely plicate, terminating in a strong anterior tooth.[2]

Species

Species within the genus Rossiteria include:[1]

Species brought into synonymy
  • Monilea (Rossiteria) nucleolus Pilsbry, 1903: synonym of Rossiteria nucleolus (Pilsbry, 1903)

References

  • Wilson, B., 1993. Australian Marine Shells. Prosobranch Gastropods. Odyssey Publishing, Kallaroo, WA
  • Higo, S., Callomon, P. & Goto, Y. (1999) Catalogue and Bibliography of the Marine Shell-Bearing Mollusca of Japan. Elle Scientific Publications, Yao, Japan, 749 pp

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Rossiteria: Brief Summary

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Rossiteria is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Trochidae, the top snails.

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