Chicomurex laciniatus
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Muricidae |
| Genus: | Chicomurex |
| Species: | C. laciniatus
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| Chicomurex laciniatus (Sowerby, 1841)
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Chicomurex laciniatus, common name the laciniated murex, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.[1]
Description
[edit]Chicomurex laciniatus is characterized by its large, robust shell with an elongated, spiny appearance. The surface of the shell features prominent, sharp spines and a series of frilled, lacerate edges. The shell's color varies, typically ranging from pale cream to light brown, often with darker markings and a slightly glossy texture. The aperture of the shell is narrow and elongated, with a thickened outer lip. The size of an adult shell varies between 30 mm and 77 mm.
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Distribution
[edit]This marine species is found off the Philippines and Northern Queensland, Australia.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Chicomurex laciniatus (Sowerby, 1841). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species.
- Merle D., Garrigues B. & Pointier J.-P. (2011) Fossil and Recent Muricidae of the world. Part Muricinae. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 648 pp. page(s): 110
External links
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- "Chicomurex laciniatus". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
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