Biology:Horaiclavus splendidus

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Short description: Species of gastropod

Horaiclavus splendidus
Horaiclavus splendidus 001.jpg
Three views of a shell of Horaiclavus splendidus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Horaiclavidae
Genus: Horaiclavus
Species:
H. splendidus
Binomial name
Horaiclavus splendidus
(A. Adams, 1867)
Synonyms[1]
  • Mangilia splendida Adams A., 1867
  • Mangelia splendida Adams A., 1867

Horaiclavus splendidus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Horaiclavidae.

It was previously included within the family Turridae.[1]

Description

Juvenile

The length of the shell varies between 15 mm and 40 mm.

The shell is somewhat thin, subpellucid and shining. It shows longitudinal, obtuse, unequal, rather weak plicae, and somewhat distant spiral lineations. It is light brownish, with bands of rather large chestnut maculations. The outer lip is acute, but varicose externally.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Philippines , Taiwan and Japan

References

  • A. Adams. Description of new species of shells from Japan, Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, 1867, p. 309, pi. 19, f. 24
  • Liu J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). Checklist of marine biota of China seas. China Science Press. 1267 pp.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q3720345 entry