Biology:Cypraecassis rufa
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Short description: Species of gastropod
| Cypraecassis rufa | |
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| Ventral view of a shell of Cypraecassis rufa, anterior end facing downwards | |
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| Subfamily: | Cassinae
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| Species: | C. rufa
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| Cypraecassis rufa | |
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Cypraecassis rufa is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. It is commonly known as the bullmouth shell or red helmet shell, and also as the cameo shell.[2]
Shell showing posterior end, with spire and protoconch, and right side of the shell.
Description
This large species attains a size of 200 mm.
Distribution
This species is found off the southern African coast from northern KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. It is more common in Mozambique.[3] It is also a common shell to find on the shores of Kenya.
References
- ↑ Edward Vanden Berghe (1997). "Cypraecassis rufa (Linnaeus, 1758)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=217000.
- ↑ "Cypraecassis (Cypraecassis) rufa" (in en). Gastropods.com. http://www.gastropods.com/3/Shell_103.shtml.
- ↑ Steyn, D.G. & Lussi, M. 2005. Offshore Shells of Southern Africa ISBN:0-620-33607-2
Wikidata ☰ Q1895259 entry
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