The only protoconch that is likely to be confused with Eulepetopsis vitrea in our samples is another genus in the same family, Neolepetopsis sp. Both protoconchs are about the same size and similar in appearance. However, the posterior edge of Neolepetopsis is slightly flattened laterally, giving it a more pointed look. This is better seen when viewed from the side. Viewed from above, the Neolepetopsis protoconch is oval, whereas that of Eulepetopsis is indented behind the aperture.
Eulepetopsis vitrea is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Neolepetopsidae, one of the families of true limpets.[2]
Eulepetopsis vitrea is the only species in the genus Eulepetopsis.[1]
Galapagos Rift and the East Pacific Rise[1]
hydrothermal vents[1]
Eulepetopsis vitrea is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Neolepetopsidae, one of the families of true limpets.
Eulepetopsis vitrea is the only species in the genus Eulepetopsis.
Eulepetopsis vitrea is een slakkensoort uit de familie van de Neolepetopsidae.[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1990 door McLean.
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