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Cronia Obockensis
''Cronia'' is a genus of sea snails, marine (ocean), marine gastropod mollusks in the family (biology), family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The shell is ovate. The Spire (mollusc), spire is acuminated. The Aperture (mollusc), aperture is moderate. The inner Lip (gastropod), lip is callous at the upper part. The Columella (gastropod), columella is straight and simple anteriorly. Species Species within the genus ''Cronia'' include: * ''Cronia amygdala'' (Kiener, 1835) * ''Cronia aurantiaca'' (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1853) * ''Cronia avellana'' (Reeve, 1846) * † ''Cronia tengawaica'' Laws, 1933 ;Species inquirendum: * ''Cronia obockensis'' (Jousseaume, 1888) ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Cronia amygdata'' [sic]: synonym of ''Cronia amygdala'' (Kiener, 1835) (misspelling) * ''Cronia avenacea'' (Lesson, 1842): synonym of ''Usilla avenacea'' (Lesson, 1842) * ''Cronia contracta'' (Reeve, 1846): synonym of ''Ergalatax contracta'' (Reeve, 1846) * ''Cronia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cronia Amygdala
''Cronia amygdala'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution References Gastropods described in 1835 Cronia {{Ergalataxinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ergalatax Contracta
''Ergalatax contracta'', the contracted rock shell, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The shell size varies between 20 mm and 45 mm. Distribution This species is distributed in the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, in the Indian Ocean along Madagascar and as a non-indigenous species in the Mediterranean Sea; in the Pacific Ocean along the Philippines, the Sulu Archipelago, Australia (the Torres Strait), Hawaii and Tonga Tonga (, ; ), officially the Kingdom of Tonga ( to, Puleʻanga Fakatuʻi ʻo Tonga), is a Polynesian country and archipelago. The country has 171 islands – of which 45 are inhabited. Its total surface area is about , scattered over in .... References * Dautzenberg, Ph. (1929). ''Mollusques testaces marins de Madagascar.'' Faune des Colonies Francaises, Tome III * Vine, P. (1986). ''Red Sea Invertebrates''. Immel Publishing, London. 224 pp * Streftaris, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pascula Ozenneana
''Pascula ozenneana'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails. Description The shell of Pascula ozenneana is small and solid, typically reaching a length of around 10 to 20 millimeters. It has a high-spired, conical shape, which is characteristic of many columbellid snails. The shell's coloration can vary, but it often features a pattern of brown, cream, and white hues. The color patterns can include bands, spots, or streaks, which provide camouflage against the rocky substrates and coral reefs where it resides. The shell surface is generally smooth but may have fine axial ribs or spiral grooves that add to its structural integrity and aesthetic appearance. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pascula Ochrostoma
''Pascula ochrostoma'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The shell size varies between 11 mm and 35 mm Distribution This species is distributed in the Red Sea and in the Indian Ocean along Aldabra, Chagos, Madagascar, the Mascarene Basin, the Seychelles and Tanzania. It is also known from the Western Pacific Ocean, the Philippines and North and Western Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... References ;Citations ;Bibliography * Taylor, J.D. & M.S. Lewis (1970). ''The flora, fauna and sediments of the marine grass beds of Mahe, Seychelles''. J. nat. Hist. 4: 199–220. * Vine, P. (1986). ''Red Sea Invertebrates''. Immel Publishing, London. 224 pp * Dautzen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semiricinula Muricina
''Semiricinula muricina'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails.MolluscaBase (2018). ''Semiricinula muricina'' (Blainville, 1832). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=714214 on 2019-01-06 Distribution This species occurs in Sarawak. References * Lamy, Ed., 1918. Notes sur quelques espèces de Purpura déterminées par Blainville dans la collection du Muséum de Paris. Bulletin du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle 24: 352-357 * Claremont M., Vermeij G.J., Williams S.T. & Reid D.G. (2013) Global phylogeny and new classification of the Rapaninae (Gastropoda: Muricidae), dominant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ergalatax Junionae
''Ergalatax junionae'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution Persian Gulf The Persian Gulf ( fa, خلیج فارس, translit=xalij-e fârs, lit=Gulf of Persis, Fars, ), sometimes called the ( ar, اَلْخَلِيْجُ ٱلْعَرَبِيُّ, Al-Khalīj al-ˁArabī), is a Mediterranean sea (oceanography), me ... and Gulf of Oman References 3- Vine, P. (1986). Red Sea Invertebrates. Immel Publishing, London. 224 pp. Ergalatax Gastropods described in 2008 {{Ergalataxinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neothais Marginatra
''Neothais marginatra'', common name : the brownish drupe, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The shell size varies between 20 mm and 45 mm Distribution This marine species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Aldabra, the Mascarene Basin, the coast of South Africa and Mozambique; in the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii , the Fiji Islands, Samoan Islands and Polynesia; off Australia (''Northern Territory'', Queensland, Western Australia Western Australia (commonly abbreviated as WA) is a state of Australia occupying the western percent of the land area of Australia excluding external territories. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to th ...). References * Küster, H.C. 1862. ''Die Gattung Ricinula''. 1–24, pls 1–5 in Kobelt, W. & Küster, H.C. (eds.). Systematisches Conchylien-Cabinet. Nürnberg : Bauer & Raspe. * Melvill, J.C. 1901. ''A few f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drupella Margariticola
''Drupella margariticola'', common name the shouldered castor bean, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails.MolluscaBase (2018). ''Drupella margariticola'' (Broderip, 1833). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=576817 on 2019-01-06City University of Hong Kong. (2000). Study of the suitablility of Ping Chau to be established as marine park or marine reserve. Final report submitted to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, The Hong Kong SAR Government. References margariticola Gastropods described in 1833 {{Ergalataxinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lataxiena Fimbriata
''Lataxiena fimbriata'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution The type species was found in the Makassar Strait Makassar Strait is a strait between the islands of Borneo and Sulawesi in Indonesia. To the north it joins the Celebes Sea, while to the south it meets the Java Sea. To the northeast, it forms the Sangkulirang Bay south of the Mangkalihat Pe ..., Indonesia. References * Leung KF. & Morton B. (2003). Effects of long-term anthropogenic perturbations on three subtidal epibenthic molluscan communities in Hong Kong. In: Morton B, editor. Proceedings of an International Workshop Reunion Conference, Hong Kong: Perspectives on Marine Environment Change in Hong Kong and Southern China, 1977–2001. Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong. pp 655–717. * Liu, J.Y. uiyu(ed.). (2008). Checklist of marine biota of China seas. China Science Press. 1267 pp. External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semiricinula Konkanensis
''Semiricinula konkanensis'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution References Semiricinula Gastropods described in 1893 {{Rapaninae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spinidrupa Euracantha
''Spinidrupa euracantha'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution References Spinidrupa Gastropods described in 1853 {{Ergalataxinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ergalatax Heptagonalis
''Ergalatax heptagonalis'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogas ..., the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution References Ergalatax Gastropods described in 1846 {{Ergalataxinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |