''Vasum lactisfloris'' is a rare species of medium-sized predatory

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mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, subfamily Vasinae, the vase snails.MolluscaBase eds. (2023). MolluscaBase. Vasum lactisfloris Ferrario, 1983. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=689391 on 2023-01-28

Description

The length of the shell attains 77 mm. .

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Somalia.

References

* Angeletti S. & Ferrario M. (1983). La piu grande encyclopedia delle conchiglie di tutto il mondo. Peruzzo. 2 volumes. lactisfloris Taxa named by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck Gastropods described in 1983 {{Turbinellidae-stub