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Calliotropis dentata

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Calliotropis dentata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Vetigastropoda
Superfamily: Seguenzioidea
Family: Calliotropidae
Genus: Calliotropis
Species:
C. dentata
Binomial name
Calliotropis dentata
Quinn, 1991[1]

Calliotropis dentata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eucyclidae.[2]

Description

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Described by Calliotropis dentata Quinn in 1991, the height of the shell attains 9.5 mm.[3]

Distribution

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This marine species is found off Venezuela. Known for its distinctive presence in marine environments.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Quinn J.F., Jr. 1991. New species of Gaza, Mirachelus, Calliotropis, and Echinogurges (Gastropoda: Trochidae) from the northwestern Atlantic Ocean. Nautilus, 105: 166-172.. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  2. ^ Bouchet, P.; Rosenberg, G. (2012). Calliotropis dentata Quinn, 1991. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=532548 on 2013-04-14
  3. ^ "Marine Species Traits - Calliotropis dentata Quinn, 1991". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  4. ^ "Molluscabase - Calliotropis dentata Quinn, 1991". www.molluscabase.org. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
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