Glyphostoma neglecta
Appearance
Glyphostoma neglecta | |
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Drawing of Glyphostoma neglecta | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Gastropoda |
Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
Order: | Neogastropoda |
Family: | Clathurellidae |
Genus: | Glyphostoma |
Species: | G. neglecta
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Binomial name | |
Glyphostoma neglecta | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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Glyphostoma neglecta is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Clathurellidae.[2]
Description
[edit]The size of an adult shell varies between 6 mm and 14 mm. The ribs are rounded, approximated, and transversely elevately striated. The color of the shell is rusty brown.[3]
Distribution
[edit]this species occurs in the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Ecuador.
References
[edit]- ^ Hinds (1843), Moll. Voy. Sul., p. 20, pi. 6, f. 14
- ^ a b Glyphostoma neglecta (Hinds, 1843). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 18 August 2011.
- ^ George Washington Tryon, Manual of Conchology vol. VI, p. 267; 1884 (described as Mangilia neglecta)
External links
[edit]- "Glyphostoma neglecta". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 18 August 2011.