Turbo laetus is a species of sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae.[1]
The length of the shell varies between 50 mm and 75 mm. The conoid, imperforate shell is spirally lirat. It is smooth, pale flesh colored, and painted with large radiating ferrugineous maculations. The lirae number about nine on the body whorl, alternately smaller, the third much elevated forming an angle. The lirae of the base of the shell are slightly elevated, white and black maculated. The columella is surrounded by an orange colored area. The aperture is subcircular and silvery within.[2]
This marine species occurs from Southeast Africa, to Tanzania and the Gulf of Oman.
Turbo laetus is a species of sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae.
Taxonomic status: Some authors place the name in the subgenus Turbo (Euninella)Turbo laetus is een slakkensoort uit de familie van de Turbinidae.[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1849 door Philippi.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesTurbo laetus là một loài ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Turbinidae.[1]
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Turbo laetus là một loài ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Turbinidae.