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Kuroshiodaphne saturata (Reeve 1845)

Kuroshiodaphne saturata

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Kuroshiodaphne saturata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Raphitomidae.[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 9 mm and 28 mm.

A finely sculptured shell, conspicuous for a white somewhat raised band at the periphery of the body whorl, and adorned with other minor spiral bands. The coloration is a deepish brown. The outer lip is crenulale. The siphonal canal is slightly recurved. [2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines and Japan

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Kuroshiodaphne saturata: Brief Summary

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Kuroshiodaphne saturata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Raphitomidae.

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