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Tropidoturris

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Tropidoturris is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Borsoniidae.[1]

Description

The biconical shell shows spiral lirae, with or without strong axial ribs. The protoconch contains 1½ - 2 smooth whorls. The distinct shoulder angle is usually very strong and crenellated by axials (when present). The columella shows a thin callus but no pleats. The outer lip is thin. The anal sinus is deep and wide. The small, translucent operculum has an oblanceolate shape and a terminal nucleus.[2]

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to south-eastern Africa

Species

References

  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2015). Tropidoturris. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=432576 on 2016-04-04
  2. ^ Kilburn R.N. (1986). Turridae (Mollusca: Gastropoda) of southern Africa and Mozambique. Part 3. Subfamily Borsoniinae. Annals of the Natal Museum. 27: 633-720. page(s): 645

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Tropidoturris: Brief Summary

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Tropidoturris is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Borsoniidae.

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