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Rapana
''Rapana'' is a genus of large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the rock snails. Description The shell of ''Rapana'' has a large body whorl, a correspondingly large aperture and a low spire. The surface is covered in a thin calcitic layer. The rachidian teeth have three large cusps but no marginal cusps, instead the outer sides of the lateral cusps on the rachidian have a comb-like region. Species Species within the genus ''Rapana'' include: * ''Rapana bezoar'' (Linnaeus, 1767) * '' Rapana rapiformis'' (Born, 1778) * ''Rapana venosa'' (Valenciennes, 1846)Rapana venosa (Valenciennes, 1846) Zugriff über |
Veined Rapa Whelk
''Rapana venosa'', common name the veined rapa whelk or Asian rapa whelk, is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc or whelk, in the family Muricidae, the rock shells. This large sea snail has become an invasive species in many different localities around the world. Shell description The shell of ''Rapana venosa'' is globose (rounded) and heavy, possessing a very short spire, a large body whorl, a strong columella and a deep umbilicus. The aperture is large and roughly ovate. Ornamentation is present externally as axial ribs, smooth spiral ribs ending in blunt knobs at both the shoulder and body whorl, and internally as small elongated teeth disposed along the outer lip margin. The external color varies from gray to reddish-brown, with dark brown dashes on the spiral ribs. Some specimens may have distinctive black/dark blue vein-like coloration patterns throughout the inner portions of the shell, usually originating from each individual too ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapana Venosa
''Rapana venosa'', common name the veined rapa whelk or Asian rapa whelk, is a species of large predatory sea snail, a marine (ocean), marine gastropod mollusc or whelk, in the family Muricidae, the rock shells. This large sea snail has become an invasive species in many different localities around the world. Shell description The Gastropod shell, shell of ''Rapana venosa'' is globose (rounded) and heavy, possessing a very short spire (mollusc), spire, a large body whorl, a strong columella (gastropod), columella and a deep Umbilicus (mollusc), umbilicus. The aperture (mollusc), aperture is large and roughly ovate. Ornamentation is present externally as sculpture (mollusc), axial ribs, smooth sculpture (mollusc), spiral ribs ending in blunt knobs at both the shoulder and body whorl, and internally as small elongated teeth disposed along the outer lip margin. The external color varies from gray to reddish-brown, with dark brown dashes on the spiral ribs. Some specimens may hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapana Bezoar
''Rapana bezoar'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution References bezoar A bezoar is a mass often found trapped in the gastrointestinal system, though it can occur in other locations. A pseudobezoar is an indigestible object introduced intentionally into the digestive system. There are several varieties of bezoar, s ... Gastropods described in 1767 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Rapaninae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapana Rapiformis
''Rapana rapiformis'' 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 rapiformis Gastropods described in 1778 {{Rapaninae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Neogastropoda. Additionally, 1,200 fossil species have been recognized.Merle, D., Garrigues, B. & Pointier, J.-P. (2011). ''Fossil and Recent Muricidae of the World, Part Muricinae''. 648 pp., 182 colour plates, ConchBooks, Hackenheim. . Numerous subfamilies are recognized, although experts disagree about the subfamily divisions and the definitions of the genera. Many muricids have unusual shells which are considered attractive by shell collectors and by interior designers. Shell description Muricid shells are variably shaped, generally with a raised spire and strong sculpture with spiral ridges and often axial varices (typically three or more varices on each whorl), also frequently bearing spines, tubercles, or blade-like processes. Periostrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coralliophila Erosa
''Coralliophila erosa'' 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 15 mm and 35 mm Distribution This marine species occurs in the Red Sea and in the Indian Ocean off Aldabra, Madagascar, the Mascarene Basin and Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands and ...; in the Indo-West Pacific. References * Souverbie, M. (1861) Descriptions d'espèces nouvelles de l'Archipel Calédonien. Journal de Conchyliologie, 9, 271–284, pl. 11. * Dautzenberg, Ph. (1929). ''Mollusques testacés marins de Madagascar''. Faune des Colonies Francaises, Tome III * Oliverio M. (2008) ''Coralliophilinae (Neogastropoda: Muricidae) from the southwest Pacific''. In: V. Héros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapa Rapa
''Rapa rapa'', common name the bubble turnip, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family (biology), family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Rapa rapa was first described in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus as ''Murex rapa''. Its Gastropod shell, shell size can range from 40 to 105 mm. Distribution Rapa rapa is found near the Indian Ocean in locations such as Madagascar, the Chagos Archipelago, and the coasts of Tanzania, where it was described in 1856 by Jean Xavier Hyacinthe Montrouzier, Xavier Montrouzier as ''Rapa penardi''. It is also found in the east on the coasts of China and the Philippines. References * Lamarck J.B. (1816). Liste des objets représentés dans les planches de cette livraison. In: Tableau encyclopédique et méthodique des trois règnes de la Nature. Mollusques et Polypes divers. Agasse, Paris. 16 pp. * Nevill, G.; Nevill, H. (1869). Descriptions of marine Gastropoda from Ceylon, etc. Journal of the Asiatic Soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coralliophila Nodosa
''Coralliophila nodosa'' 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). ''Coralliophila nodosa'' (A. Adams, 1854). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=549961 on 2019-01-06 References nodosa Gastropods described in 1854 {{Coralliophilinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coralliophila Mira
''Coralliophila mira'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.MolluscaBase (2018). ''Coralliophila mira'' (Cotton & Godfrey, 1932). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=549864 on 2019-01-06 References mira Mira (), designation Omicron Ceti (ο Ceti, abbreviated Omicron Cet, ο Cet), is a red-giant star estimated to be 200–400 light-years from the Sun in the constellation Cetus. ο Ceti is a binary stellar system, consisting of a varia ... Gastropods described in 1932 {{Coralliophilinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babelomurex Lischkeanus
''Babelomurex lischkeanus'', otherwise known as the Australian coral shell is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The sea snail is most commonly seen with a pure white shell, that is somewhat jagged. The shell is approximately in length at adult size. Distribution The seas snail is found along the Eastern coast of Australia, from Tasmania to the Southern parts of Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_ .... References External links * Oliverio M. (2008) Coralliophilinae (Neogastropoda: Muricidae) from the southwest Pacific. In: V. Héros, R.H. Cowie & P. Bouchet (eds), Tropical Deep-Sea Benthos 25. Mémoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle 196: 481–585, at page 53 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babelomurex Japonicus
''Babelomurex japonicus'', common name the Japanese latiaxis, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The length of the shell varies between 25 mm and 50 mm. Distribution This marine species is found in the following countries, Japan, the Philippines and Hawaii. References * Liu, J.Y. uiyu(ed.). (2008). ''Checklist of marine biota of China seas''. China Science Press. 1267 pp * Oliverio M. (2008) ''Coralliophilinae (Neogastropoda: Muricidae) from the southwest Pacific''. In: V. Héros, R.H. Cowie & P. Bouchet (eds), Tropical Deep-Sea Benthos 25. Mémoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle 196: 481–585. page(s): 523 * Kilburn R.N., Marais J.P. & Marais A.P. (2010) ''Coralliophilinae''. pp. 272–292, in: Marais A.P. & Seccombe A.D. (eds), Identification guide to the seashells of South Africa. Volume 1. Groenkloof: Centre for Molluscan Studies. 376 pp. * Severns M. (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mipus Fusiformis
''Mipus fusiformis'' 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). ''Mipus fusiformis'' (Martens, 1902). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=576743 on 2019-01-06 References fusiformis Gastropods described in 1902 {{Coralliophilinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
