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Conus curralensis Rolán 1986

Conus curralensis

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Conus curralensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 20 mm and 25 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off the Cape Verdes.

References

  1. ^ a b Conus curralensis Rolán, 1986. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.

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Conus curralensis: Brief Summary

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Conus curralensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

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