Cantharidus pallidulus
Cantharidus pallidulus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Trochidae, the top snails.[2]
| Cantharidus pallidulus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Order: | Trochida |
| Superfamily: | Trochoidea |
| Family: | Trochidae |
| Genus: | Cantharidus |
| Species: | C. pallidulus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cantharidus pallidulus A. Adams, 1851 [1] | |
Description
The imperforate shell has an elevated conical shape. The ribs are transversely elevated with golden yellow colors. The columella is almost straight and somewhat swollen in the middle. The lip shows some ridges within.
Distribution
This marine species is endemic to Australia.
References
- A. Adams, Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, 1851 pt. 19 p. 170
- Marshall, B. (2013). Cantharidus pallidulus A. Adams, 1853. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=720356 on 19 January 2014
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