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Otopleura glans

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Otopleura glans, common name the acorn pyram, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[1]

Description

The white shell has a narrow chocolate band above and below the suture. The lower half of the body whorl is chocolate colored. The shell is longitudinally closely ribbed. The interstices are spirally striated. The length of shell varies between 8 mm and 15 mm.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Vietnam and the Philippines.

References

  • Springsteen, F.J. & Leobrera, F.M. (1986). Shells of the Philippines . Manila : Carfel Seashell Museum. pp. 1–377, 100 pls.

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Otopleura glans: Brief Summary

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Otopleura glans, common name the acorn pyram, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.

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