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Oxymeris fatua (Hinds 1844)

Oxymeris fatua

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Oxymeris fatua is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.[1]

Description

The size of the adult shell varies between 30 mm and 81 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off the island Boa Vista, Cape Verde.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Oxymeris fatua (Hinds, 1844). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 31 March 2011.
  • Bratcher T. & Cernohorsky W.O. (1987). Living terebras of the world. A monograph of the recent Terebridae of the world. American Malacologists, Melbourne, Florida & Burlington, Massachusetts. 240pp
  • Terryn Y. (2007). Terebridae: A Collectors Guide. Conchbooks & NaturalArt. 59pp + plates

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Oxymeris fatua: Brief Summary

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Oxymeris fatua is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.

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