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List Of Marine Molluscs Of Mozambique
The list of marine molluscs of Mozambique is a list of Seawater, saltwater species that form a part of the molluscan fauna of Mozambique. This list does not include the land or freshwater molluscs. Gastropoda Gastropods in Mozambique include: Patellogastropoda Patellidae - True limpets *''Cellana radiata capensis'' (Gmelin, 1791)(Port Alfred to Kenya)Branch, G.M. Griffiths, C.L. Branch, M.L. Beckley, L.E. ''Two Oceans: A guide to the marine life of southern Africa.'' 5th impression, David Philip, Cape Town, 2000. (syn. ''Cellana capensis'' Gmelin, ''Helcioniscus capensis'' (Gmelin, 1790), ''Patella capensis'' Gmelin, 1791) *Variable limpet ''Helcion concolor'' Krauss, 1848 (Eastern Cape to Mozambique) *''Patella flexuosa'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) (Northern KwaZulu-Natal to Mzambique) (syn. ''Scutellastra flexuosa'') *''Patella pica'' Reeve, 1854 (Zululand to Mozambique) (syn. ''Scutellastra pica'') Vetigastropoda Pleurotomariidae *''Bayerotrochus africanus'' (Tomlin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mollusc
Mollusca is the second-largest phylum of invertebrate animals after the Arthropoda, the members of which are known as molluscs or mollusks (). Around 85,000 extant species of molluscs are recognized. The number of fossil species is estimated between 60,000 and 100,000 additional species. The proportion of undescribed species is very high. Many taxa remain poorly studied. Molluscs are the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all the named marine organisms. Numerous molluscs also live in freshwater and terrestrial habitats. They are highly diverse, not just in size and anatomical structure, but also in behaviour and habitat. The phylum is typically divided into 7 or 8 taxonomic classes, of which two are entirely extinct. Cephalopod molluscs, such as squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses, are among the most neurologically advanced of all invertebrates—and either the giant squid or the colossal squid is the largest known invertebrate species. The gastr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haliotis Ovina
''Haliotis ovina'', common name the sheep's ear abalone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haliotidae, the abalones. Subspecies Subspecies of ''Haliotis ovina'' include: * ''Haliotis ovina ovina'' Gmelin, 1791 * ''Haliotis ovina volcanius'' Patamakanthin & Eng, 2007: occurs off south-west Indonesia * ''Haliotis ovina'' f. ''patamakanthini'' Dekker, Regter, & Gras, 2001: synonym of ''Haliotis ovina ovina'' Description The size of the shell varies between 20 mm and 102 mm. "The depressed shell has a rounded-oval shape. The distance of the apex from the margin is a little less than one-fourth the length of the shell. The upper surface shows strong radiating folds. The coloration is green or reddish, radiately painted with white. The inner surface is silvery. The flat columellar plate is very wide. The shell is rounded-oval and quite flat. The whorls of the spire contain a corona of tubercles. The body whorl shows radiating folds, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolma Bathyraphis
''Bolma bathyraphis'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails.Bouchet, P. (2012). ''Bolma bathyraphis'' (E. A. Smith, 1899). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=581863 on 2012-09-01 Description The size of the shell attains 35 mm. The imperforate shell has a turbinate shape with a conical spire, nine whorls and deeply, broadly canaliculate sutures. The spire is marked by a row of granules. The white apex is obtuse and plane. The periphery is formed of a squamose keel which is spirally irregularly striated. it ascends the spire above the sutural furrow, and between it and the suture there is a series of very small white granules. Of the row of granules upon the lower half of the body whorl, the third from the periphery is a little larger than the first and second and much larger than those below. Both above and below this third row a few sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turbinidae
Turbinidae, the turban snails, are a family of small to large marine gastropod molluscs in the superfamily Trochoidea.Bouchet, P. (2014). Turbinidae Rafinesque, 1815. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=503 on 2014-07-28 Description Turbinidae have a strong, thick calcareous operculum readily distinguishing them from the somewhat similar Trochidae or top snails, which have a corneous operculum. This strong operculum serves as a passive defensive structure against predators that try to enter by way of the aperture or that would break the shell at the outer lip. These operculum are rounded ovals that are flat with a swirl design on one side and domed on the other. They are known as Pacific cat's eye or Shiva eye shells or mermaid money, and are used for decorative purposes. Etymology The common name ''turban snail'' presumably refers to the shell's similarity in appearance to a turban. However, the scien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clanculus Puniceus
''Clanculus puniceus'', common names the strawberry top shell or purplish clanculus, is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Trochidae, the top shells.WoRMS (2011). Clanculus puniceus (Philippi, 1846). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211269 on 2011-06-29 Shell description The size of an adult shell of ''Clanculus puniceus'' varies between 13 mm and 22 mm. These small, robust shells are wide-conical, low spired and have a granulated coral red surface, with a pattern of small black and white dots. In shape, size, color, and sculpture, the shell of this species is reminiscent of that of a small strawberry, hence the common name. The body whorl bears 20 or 21 cinguli, of which the 4th and 9th, as well as one or two upon the base, are articulated with black. The aperture is oval, with a strongly ridged lip. The shell is pearly (has nacre) on the inside. Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trochidae
The Trochidae, common name top-snails or top-shells, are a family of various sized sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the subclass Vetigastropoda. This family is commonly known as the top-snails because in many species the shell resembles a toy spinning top. Taxonomy The family Trochidae consists of the following subfamilies: * Alcyninae Williams, Donald, Spencer & Nakano, 2010 * Cantharidinae Gray, 1857 * Carinotrochinae S.-Q. Zhang, J. Zhang & S.-P. Zhang, 2020 * Chrysostomatinae Williams, Donald, Spencer & Nakano, 2010 * Fossarininae Bandel, 2009 * Halistylinae Keen, 1958 * Kaiparathininae B. A. Marshall, 1993 * Monodontinae Gray, 1857 * Stomatellinae Gray, 1840 * Trochinae Rafinesque, 1815 * Umboniinae H. Adams & A. Adams, 1854 (1840) Additionally, the following genera have not yet been placed in any subfamily: * '' Callumbonella'' Thiele, 1924 * †'' Coeloconulus'' Nützel, 2012 * '' Enida'' A. Adams, 1860 * †'' Eocalliostoma'' O. Haas, 1953 * †' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scutus Unguis
''Scutus unguis'', common name the northern duck's bill, is a species of large sea snail or limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets and slit limpets. Description The length of the shell attains 25.7 mm. White shell, up to 6 cm long, distinctive by absence of slit or apical hole, though there is a small indent in the posterior margin. The mantle has purple brown markings on a cream background. Habitat: shallow-water rocks and coral. (Richmond, 1997) Distribution This marine species occurs in the Indo-west Pacific, from the Red Sea to the Solomon Islands; also off Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ... and Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia). References * Blainville, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macroschisma Africana
''Macroschisma africanum'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae Fissurellidae, common name the keyhole limpets and slit limpets, is a taxonomic family of limpet-like sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the clade Vetigastropoda.Rosenberg, G. (2012). Fissurellidae. Accessed through: World Register of Mari ..., the keyhole limpets and slit limpets.Rosenberg, G. (2014). Macroschisma africanum Tomlin, 1932. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=732495 on 2015-02-15Kilburn, R.N. & Rippey, E. (1982) Sea Shells of Southern Africa. Macmillan South Africa, Johannesburg, xi + 249 pp. Distribution This species occurs in the following locations: * Mascarene Basin * Mauritius References External links Herbert D.G. (2015). An annotated catalogue and bibliography of the taxonomy, synonymy and distribution of the Recent Vetigastropoda of South Africa (Mollusca). Zootax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emarginula Sibogae
''Emarginula sibogae'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets and slit limpets.WoRMS (2012). ''Emarginella sibogae'' (Schepman, 1908). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a taxonomic database that aims to provide an authoritative and comprehensive list of names of marine organisms. Content The content of the registry is edited and maintained by scientific specialis ... at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=572108 on 2012-12-31Herbert D.G. & Kilburn R.N. (1986). Taxonomic studies on the Emarginulinae (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Fissurellidae) of southern Africa and Mozambique. Emarginula, Emarginella, Puncturella, Fissurisepta, and Rimula. South Africa Journal of Zoology 21(1):1-27. References External links To Biodiversity Heritage Library (1 publication)To World Register of Marine Species Fissurellidae Gastropods described in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diodora Natalensis
''Fissurella natalensis'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets.Rosenberg, G. (2012). Fissurella natalensis Krauss, 1848. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=216281 on 21 August 2012 Description Distribution This species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar, Mozambique and South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the .... References * W. & M. Kalk (eds) (1958). ''A natural history of Inhaca Island, Mozambique''. Witwatersrand Univ. Press, Johannesburg. I-iv, 163 pp. * Kilburn, R.N. & Rippey, E. (1982) ''Sea Shells of Southern Africa.'' Macmillan South Africa, Johannesburg, xi + 249 pp. page(s): 36 * Abbott, R.T. & S.P. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diodora Crucifera
''Diodora crucifera'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets. Description The size of the shell varies between 10 mm and 20 mm. Distribution This marine species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Port Alfred, South Africa to Mozambique and in the Mascarene The Mascarene Islands (, ) or Mascarenes or Mascarenhas Archipelago is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar consisting of the islands belonging to the Republic of Mauritius as well as the French department of Réunion. Thei ... Basin. File:Diodora crucifera002.jpg, side view References * Drivas, J. & M. Jay (1988). ''Coquillages de La Réunion et de l'île Maurice'' * Christiaens, J. 1980. T''he limpets of Hong Kong with descriptions of seven new species and subspecies''. pp. 61–84 in B. Morton (ed.), Proceedings of the First International Workshop on the Malacofauna of Hong Kong and Southern China. page(s): 62 * St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diodora Calyculata
''Diodora calyculata'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets and slit limpets.Rosenberg, G. (2012). ''Diodora calyculata'' (Sowerby I, 1823). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=599417 on 2012-12-31Christiaens, J. 1980. The limpets of Hong Kong with descriptions of seven new species and subspecies. Pp. 61-84 in B. Morton (ed.), Proceedings of the First International Workshop on the Malacofauna of Hong Kong and Southern China. Description The size of the shell varies between 15 mm and 26 mm. Distribution This species occurs in the Indian Ocean from Cape Agulhas Cape Agulhas (; pt, Cabo das Agulhas , "Cape of the Needles") is a rocky headland in Western Cape, South Africa. It is the geographic southern tip of the African continent and the beginning of the dividing line between the Atlantic and Indian ... to South Transkei, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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