Biology:Gingicithara cylindrica

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Short description: Species of gastropod

Gingicithara cylindrica
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Shell of Gingicithara cylindrica
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Mangeliidae
Genus: Gingicithara
Species:
G. cylindrica
Binomial name
Gingicithara cylindrica
(Reeve, 1846)
Synonyms[1]
  • Cythara cylindrica (Reeve, 1846)
  • Eucithara cylindrica (Reeve, 1846)
  • Mangelia cylindrica Reeve, 1846 (original combination)

Gingicithara cylindrica is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.[1]

Description

The shell of the adult snail varies between 4 mm and 18 mm.

The shell is slightly shouldered, longitudinally finely ribbed, the ribs attaining the suture, transversely elevately striated. It is transparent white, stained with pale brown, spotted on the shoulder with orange-brown.[2]

Australian shells differ from the figure of Reeve by fewer and coarser radials, absence of subsutural colour markings, and a rather broader build.[3]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines , Queensland, Australia, and off the Cook Islands

References

  • Reeve, L.A. 1846. Monograph of the genus Mangelia. pls 1–8 in Reeve, L.A. (ed). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 3.
  • Springsteen, F.J. & Leobrera, F.M. 1986. Shells of the Philippines. Manila : Carfel Seashell Museum 377 pp., 100 pls.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q13642519 entry