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Mitridae
Mitridae, known as mitres or mitre shells, are a Taxonomy (biology), taxonomic family (biology), family of sea snails, widely distributed marine (ocean), marine gastropod molluscs in the clade Mitroidea. Both the Latin name and the common name are taken from the item of ecclesiastical headgear, the mitre or miter, used in reference to the elongated and slender shape of the shells. These shells often exhibit intricate and colorful patterns, ranging from intricate spirals to bold geometric designs. The Aperture (mollusc), aperture of the shell is typically narrow, and the Columella (gastropod), columella, the central axis of the shell, may be smooth or possess ridges. The dentition of radula in the Mitroidea is wiktionary:rachiglossate, rachiglossate, with well-developed central and lateral teeth, both comb-like. Members of this family are carnivorous Predation, predators. Their elongated proboscis aids in reaching and capturing prey (worms, small crustaceans, and other molluscs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swainsonia
''Swainsonia'' is a genus of sea snails, marine (ocean), marine gastropod molluscs in the subfamily Imbricariinae of the family (biology), family Mitridae. Species Species within the genus ''Swainsonia'' include: * ''Swainsonia biconica'' (Bozzetti, 2011) * ''Swainsonia casta'' (Gmelin, 1791) * ''Swainsonia ekerae'' (Cernohorsky, 1973) * ''Swainsonia fissurata'' Lamarck * ''Swainsonia fusca'' (Swainson, 1824) * ''Swainsonia limata'' (Reeve, 1845) * ''Swainsonia newcombii'' (Pease, 1869) * ''Swainsonia ocellata'' (Swainson, 1831) ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Swainsonia albina'' (A. Adams, 1853): synonym of ''Scabricola albina'' (A. Adams, 1853) * ''Swainsonia bicolor'' (Swainson, 1824): synonym of ''Scabricola bicolor'' (Swainson, 1824) * ''Swainsonia cloveri'' (Cernohorsky, 1971): synonym of ''Imbricaria cloveri'' (Cernohorsky, 1971) * ''Swainsonia incisa'' (A. Adams & Reeve, 1850): synonym of ''Scabricola incisa'' (A. Adams & Reeve, 185o) * ''Swainsonia mariae'' (A. Adams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |