Biology:Altivasum

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

Description

(Original description) This newly identified genus is characterized by its elevated spire, hollow axis, and three distinct plaits on the lower columella. [2]

Species

Species within the genus Altivasum include:

  • Altivasum clarksoni S. J. Maxwell & Dekkers, 2019
  • Altivasum flindersi Verco, 1914
  • Altivasum hedleyi S. J. Maxwell & Dekkers, 2019
  • Altivasum pauladellaboscae M. Cooper & S. J. Maxwell, 2020
  • Altivasum profundum Dekkers & S. J. Maxwell, 2018
Species brought into synonymy
  • Altivasum typicum Hedley, 1916: synonym of Altivasum flindersi Verco, 1914

References

  1. MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Altivasum Hedley, 1914. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=594052 on 2020-05-10
  2. Hedley C. (1914). Mollusca. Biological results of the fishing experiments carried on by the F.I.S. "Endeavour" 1909-1914. 2(2): 63-74, pls 8-12 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:
  • Dekkers A.M. & Maxwell S.J. (2018). Altivasum Hedley, 1914 (Gastropoda: Turbinellidae) from South Western Australia. The Festivus. 50(4): 245–254.

Wikidata ☰ Q18586634 entry