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Turbonilla montoyai

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Turbonilla montoyai
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Family: Pyramidellidae
Genus: Turbonilla
Species:
T. montoyai
Binomial name
Turbonilla montoyai
Peñas & Rolán, 2010[1]

Turbonilla montoyai is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[2]

Typically found in the shallow waters of the Caribbean and parts of Central America, this small sea snail inhabits sandy substrates and seagrass beds, where it likely feeds on microorganisms and detritus using a specialized proboscis.

The coloration of Turbonilla montoyai generally features white and cream or pale yellow hues, sometimes accented with darker markings. Like other members of its family, it reproduces by laying eggs in gelatinous masses, which develop into larval forms.

While specific conservation data on T. montoyai may be limited, marine gastropods often face threats from habitat degradation and climate change, making awareness and conservation efforts crucial for preserving this and similar species in their natural ecosystems.

Description

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The shell grows to a length of 4 mm.

Distribution

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This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off the Solomons, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.

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