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List Of Marine Molluscs Of New Zealand
This is a list of the marine molluscs of the country of New Zealand, which are a part of the molluscan fauna of New Zealand, which is a part of the biodiversity of New Zealand. Marine molluscs include marine gastropods (sea snails and sea slugs), bivalves (such as pipis, cockles, oysters, mussels, scallops), octopuses, squid and other classes of Mollusca. This list does not include the land and freshwater species. Aplacophora * '' Proneomenia quincarinata'' Polyplacophora Acanthochitonidae * '' Acanthochitona thileniusi'' * '' Acanthochitona zelandica'' * '' Craspedochiton rubiginosus'' - ''Craspedochiton rubiginosus rubiginosus'', ''Craspedochiton rubiginosus oliveri'' * ''Cryptoconchus porosus'' * ''Notoplax aupouria'' * ''Notoplax cuneata'' * ''Notoplax facilis'' * ''Notoplax latalamina'' * ''Notoplax mariae'' * ''Notoplax violacea'' * ''Notoplax websteri'' Mopaliidae * '' Aerilamma murdochi'' * '' Diaphoroplax biramosus'' * ''Frembleya egregia'' * '' Guildingia obtecta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acanthochitonidae
Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the shell are partially overlapped by the girdle. This girdle is all covered by coarse spines. The articulating flange, or ''articulamentum'', is well developed. The margin of the cephalic plate has about five slits. The lateral'' insertion plates'' all have a single notch. Genera According to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) the following genera are included in this family * Acanthochitona Gray, 1821 * Amycula * Bassethullia Pilsbry, 1928 * Choneplax Carpenter MS, Dall, 1882 * Craspedochiton Shuttleworth, 1853 * Craspedoplax Iredale & Hull, 1925 * Cryptoconchus de Blainville MS, Burrow, 1815 * Leptoplax Carpenter MS, Dall, 1882 * Notoplax ''Notoplax'' is a genus of chitons in the family Acanthochitonidae.Bouchet, P. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Websteri
''Notoplax websteri'' is a very rare species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the .... References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 websteri Chitons of New Zealand Chitons described in 1835 {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Violacea
''Notoplax violacea'' is a species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae, endemic to all coasts of New Zealand, where it is common in northern areas. Description This notable chiton can grow up to 62mm long and is distinguished by a wide fleshy girdle that is orange in most individuals, sometimes covered in a greenish algal growth. The reduced valves A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically fittings ... are sculptured in purple patterns often with white markings, with pustules in lateral areas and five strong radial ribs on the head valve. The ventral underside is orange, a thin film covers the off-white mantle and is easily removed. Habitat Found on rocky coasts, usually under the larger boulders encrusted in sessile animals such as bryozoans, small barnacles and ascidians. ''N. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Mariae
''Notoplax mariae'' is a species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the .... References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 mariae Chitons of New Zealand Molluscs described in 1908 {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Latalamina
''Notoplax latalamina'' is a species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the .... References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 latalamina Chitons of New Zealand Molluscs described in 1956 {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Facilis
''Notoplax facilis'' is a very rare species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the .... References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 facilis Chitons of New Zealand Molluscs described in 1931 {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Cuneata
''Notoplax cuneata'' is a rare species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the .... References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 cuneata Chitons of New Zealand Molluscs described in 1908 {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notoplax Aupouria
''Notoplax aupouria'' is a very rare species of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae Acanthochitonidae is a family of chitons, marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora. Description These small to large chitons are characterised by a broad girdle with erect tufts of up to ten large bristles. The coarsely granular valves of the .... References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 aupouria Chitons of New Zealand Molluscs described in 1937 Taxa named by Arthur William Baden Powell Endemic fauna of New Zealand Endemic molluscs of New Zealand {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cryptoconchus Porosus
''Cryptoconchus porosus'', the butterfly chiton, is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusc in the family Acanthochitonidae. Description ''Cryptoconchus porosus'' is a large chiton reaching a length of about . The eight valves A valve is a device or natural object that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. Valves are technically fittings ... are almost completely covered by a raised girdle, young specimens may have only seven. These are pale blue or white on top, sometimes sky blue underneath, and when removed from the animal they each resemble a butterfly giving the common name. The girdle is fleshy and smooth with short sutural bristles that protrude from 18 rounded pores, which are elevated and run in two crested rows from head to tail. The colour of the dorsal surface can range from dark brown to bright orange, while the unde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craspedochiton Rubiginosus Oliveri
''Craspedochiton rubiginosus oliveri'' is a subspecies of chiton in the family Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Idea ... Acanthochitonidae. References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 Acanthochitonidae Chitons of New Zealand {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craspedochiton Rubiginosus Rubiginosus
''Craspedochiton rubiginosus rubiginosus'' is a subspecies of chiton in the family Acanthochitonidae. "Rubiginosus" is Latin Latin (, or , ) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. Latin was originally a dialect spoken in the lower Tiber area (then known as Latium) around present-day Rome, but through the power of the ... for "rusty or rust-colored". References * Powell A. W. B., ''New Zealand Mollusca'', William Collins Publishers Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand 1979 Acanthochitonidae Chitons of New Zealand {{Chiton-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
