Turbonilla jeffreysii
| Turbonilla jeffreysii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Family: | Pyramidellidae |
| Genus: | Turbonilla |
| Species: | T. jeffreysii |
| Binomial name | |
| Turbonilla jeffreysii (Jeffreys, 1848) | |
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Turbonilla jeffreysii is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[1][2][3]
Description
[edit]The length of the shell varies between 1.8 mm and 6 mm. This species, like others in its genus, is small and slender, characterized by its scalaroid shape. The species typically features numerous whorls, each adorned with fine, intricate patterns or ridges that can vary in appearance among individuals.[4]
![[icon]](File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (March 2012) |
Distribution
[edit]This species occurs in the following locations:[1]
- European waters (ERMS scope)
- Greek Exclusive Economic Zone
- Irish Exclusive economic Zone
- Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone
- Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone
- United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S. (2012). Turbonilla jeffreysii (Jeffreys, 1848). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=141071 on 2012-03-01
- ^ Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180-213
- ^ Peñas A. & Rolán E. (1997) La familia Pyramidellidae Gray, 1840 (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Heterostropha) en Africa occidental. 2. Los géneros Turbonilla y Eulimella. Iberus suplemento 3: 1-105. (5 June 1997)
- ^ "Heterostropha Species of the Turkish Coasts: Anisocycla, Eulimella, Puposyrnola, Syrnola and Turbonilla (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia)". Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.
External links
[edit]- CLEMAM
- Encyclopedia of Life
- World Register of Marine Species
- Gastropods.com: Turbonilla jeffreysii; retrieved: 30 March 2012