''Murexsul'' is a

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gastropod The gastropods (), commonly known as snails and slugs, belong to a large taxonomic class of invertebrates within the phylum Mollusca called Gastropoda (). This class comprises snails and slugs from saltwater, from freshwater, and from land. T ...

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s in the subfamily

Muricopsinae Muricopsinae is a taxonomic subfamily of predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks within the large family Muricidae, the murex snails and rock snails.Houart, R. (2010). Muricopsinae. In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) Wo ...

of the

family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its ...

Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.

Species

Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *''

Murexsul aikeni ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Lussi, 2010 * ''

Murexsul apollo ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Espinosa & Ortea, 2016 * ''

Murexsul aradasii ''Murexsul aradasii'' 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 7 mm and 18 mm Distribution This species is distributed ...

'' (Monterosato in Poirier, 1883) * ''

Murexsul armatus ''Murexsul armatus'' 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 ...

'' (A. Adams, 1854) * ''

Murexsul asper ''Murexsul asper'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marr ...

'' Houart, 2004 * ''

Murexsul auratus ''Murexsul auratus'' 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 ...

'' Kuroda & Habe, 1971 * ''

Murexsul bargibanti ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' (Houart, 1991) * ''

Murexsul cachoi ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Espinosa & Ortea, 2016 * ''

Murexsul cevikeri ''Murexsul cevikeri'' 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 ...

'' (Houart, 2000) * ''

Murexsul charcoti ''Murexsul charcoti'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off New Caledonia ) , anthem = "" , image_map = Ne ...

'' (Houart, 1991) * ''

Murexsul chesleri ''Murexsul chesleri'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off Honduras Honduras, officially the Republic o ...

'' Houart, 2006 * † ''

Murexsul clifdenensis ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Finlay, 1930 * ''

Murexsul coffeebayensis ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Lussi, 2010 * ''

Murexsul cubacaribaensis ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Espinosa & Ortea, 2016 * ''

Murexsul cuspidatus ''Murexsul cuspidatus'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and form ...

'' (G.B. Sowerby II, 1879) * ''

Murexsul diamantinus ''Murexsul diamantinus'' 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 mu ...

'' (Houart, 1991) * † ''

Murexsul dilucidus ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Marwick, 1931 * ''

Murexsul dipsacus ''Murexsul dipsacus'' 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 ...

'' (Broderip, 1833) * † ''

Murexsul echinophorus ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Powell & Bartrum, 1929 * ''

Murexsul eduardoi ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Espinosa & Ortea, 2018 * ''

Murexsul elatensis ''Murexsul elatensis'' 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 mure ...

'' (Emerson & D'Attilio, 1979) * ''

Murexsul emipowlusi ''Murexsul emipowlusi'' 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 mur ...

'' (Abbott, 1954) * ''

Murexsul espinosus ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' (Hutton, 1885) * ''

Murexsul harasewychi ''Murexsul harasewychi'' 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 mu ...

'' Petuch, 1987 * ''

Murexsul huberti ''Murexsul huberti'' 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 ...

'' (Radwin & D'Attilio, 1976) * ''

Murexsul ianlochi ''Murexsul ianlochi'' 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 ...

'' Houart, 1986 * ''

Murexsul interserratus ''Murexsul interserratus'' 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 ...

'' (G.B. Sowerby II, 1879) * ''

Murexsul jacquelinae ''Murexsul jacquelinae'' 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 mu ...

'' Emerson & D'Attilio, 1969 * ''

Murexsul jahami ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Merle & Garrigues, 2011 * ''

Murexsul jaliscoensis ''Murexsul jaliscoensis'' 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 m ...

'' (Radwin & D'Attilio, 1970) * ''

Murexsul khareefae ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Houart & Moolenbeek, 2012 * ''

Murexsul kieneri ''Murexsul kieneri'' 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 mure ...

'' (Reeve, 1845) * ''

Murexsul leonardi ''Murexsul leonardi'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off Christmas Island Christmas Island, officia ...

'' (Houart, 1993) * ''

Murexsul mananteninaensis ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Houart & Héros, 2015 * ''

Murexsul mariae ''Murexsul mariae'' is a species of medium-sized sea snail, a predatory marine gastropod mollusc in the Family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.Houart, R. (2010). Murexsul mariae Finlay, 1930. Accessed through: World Register of Marine ...

'' Finlay, 1930 * † ''

Murexsul marwicki ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Maxwell, 1971 * ''

Murexsul mbotyiensis ''Murexsul mbotyiensis'' 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 mu ...

'' (Houart, 1991) * ''

Murexsul merlei ''Murexsul merlei'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. It was first described by Roland Houart and V. Héros in the 2008 publication ''Muricidae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) ...

'' Houart & Héros, 2008 * ''

Murexsul metivieri ''Murexsul metivieri'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs in the Coral Sea The Coral Sea () is a marginal ...

'' (Houart, 1988) * ''

Murexsul micra ''Murexsul micra'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off New Caledonia ) , anthem = "" , image_map = New C ...

'' (Houart, 2001) * ''

Murexsul mildredae ''Murexsul mildredae'' 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 mure ...

'' (Poorman, 1980) * † ''

Murexsul minor ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Lozouet, 1999 * ''

Murexsul multispinosus ''Murexsul multispinosus'' 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 ...

'' (Sowerby, 1904) * ''

Murexsul nothokieneri ''Murexsul nothokieneri'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off East London East or Orient is one of the fo ...

'' Vokes, 1978 * ''

Murexsul octogonus ''Murexsul octogonus'', or the octagonal murex, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The length of the shell attains 35.6 mm. Distribution This species is ...

'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) * ''

Murexsul oxytatus ''Murexsul oxytatus'' 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 ...

'' (M. Smith, 1938) * ''

Murexsul pacaudi ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Van Hyfte & Danvin, 2018 * ''

Murexsul planiliratus ''Murexsul planiliratus'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The length of the shell attains 13.35 mm. Distribution This marine species occurs off ...

'' (Reeve, 1845) * † ''

Murexsul praegressus ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Finlay, 1930 * † ''

Murexsul pregenitor ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Laws, 1935 * † ''

Murexsul primigenius ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine (ocean), marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family (biology), family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: ...

'' Merle & Pacaud, 2019 * † ''

Murexsul proavitus ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Laws, 1935 * ''

Murexsul profundus ''Murexsul profundus'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species is endemic to New Zealand New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ...

'' (Marshall & Burch, 2000) * ''

Murexsul purpurispinus ''Murexsul purpurispinus'' 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 ...

'' (Ponder, 1972) * ''

Murexsul queenslandicus ''Murexsul queenslandicus'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off Queensland ) , nickname = Sunshine State ...

'' Houart, 2004 * ''

Murexsul reunionensis ''Murexsul reunionensis'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off Réunion Réunion (; french: La Réunion, ...

'' Houart, 1985 * † ''

Murexsul rostralis ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' (Grateloup, 1847) * † ''

Murexsul scobina ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Finlay, 1930 * ''

Murexsul skoglundae ''Murexsul skoglundae'' 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 mur ...

'' (Myers, Hertz & D'Attilio, 1993) * ''

Murexsul spiculus ''Murexsul spiculus'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description The length of the shell attains 10.2 mm. Distribution This species occurs in the Coral Sea ...

'' (Houart, 1987) * ''

Murexsul sunderlandi ''Murexsul sunderlandi'' 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 mu ...

'' (Petuch, 1987) * ''

Murexsul tokubeii ''Murexsul'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Muricopsinae of the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Species Species within the genus ''Murexsul'' include: *'' Murexsul aikeni'' Lussi, 2010 ...

'' Nakamigawa & Habe, 1964 ** ''Murexsul tokubeii marianae'' (Houart, 2003) ** ''Murexsul tokubeii tokubeii'' Nakamigawa & Habe, 1964 * ''

Murexsul tulensis ''Murexsul tulensis'' 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 ...

'' (Radwin & D'Attilio, 1976) * ''

Murexsul valae ''Murexsul valae'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. Description Distribution This marine species occurs off Transkei Transkei (, meaning ''the area beyond ...

'' (Houart, 1991) * ''

Murexsul warreni ''Murexsul warreni'' 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 ...

'' (Petuch, 1993) * ''

Murexsul zonatus ''Murexsul zonatus'' 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 ...

'' Hayashi & Habe, 1965 * ''

Murexsul zylmanae ''Murexsul zylmanae'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Family (from la, familia) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by m ...

'' (Petuch, 1993) ;Species brought into synonymy: * ''Murexsul conatus'' McMichael, 1964: synonym of ''

Hexaplex conatus ''Hexaplex conatus'' 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 mur ...

'' (McMichael, 1964) (original combination) * ''Murexsul cuvierensis'' Finlay, 1927: synonym of ''

'' (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) * ''Murexsul hexagonus'' (Lamarck, 1816): synonym of ''

'' Van Hyfte & Danvin, 2018 * † ''Murexsul lividorupis'' Laws, 1935: synonym of † ''

Coralliophila lividorupis ''Coralliophila lividorupis'' is an extinct 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, commonl ...

'' (Laws, 1935) (original combination) * † ''Murexsul tepikiensis'' Powell, 1934: synonym of ''

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 Marin ...

'' (Cotton & Godfrey, 1932) * ''Murexsul westonensis'' (Myers & D'Attilio, 1990): synonym of ''

Muricopsis westonensis ''Muricopsis westonensis'' 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 ...

'' B. W. Myers & D'Attilio, 1990 * ''Murexsul zeteki'' (Hertlein & Strong, 1951): synonym of ''

Muricopsis zeteki ''Muricopsis zeteki'' 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 ...

'' Hertlein & A. M. Strong, 1951

References

External links

Iredale T. (1915). A commentary on Suter's Manual of the New Zealand Mollusca. Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 47: 417-497
Muricopsinae {{Muricopsinae-stub