Biology:Lambis millepeda

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Short description: Species of gastropod

Lambis millepeda
Lambis millepeda 01.jpg
Five views of a shell of Lambis millepeda
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L. millepeda
Binomial name
Lambis millepeda
Synonyms[1]

Lambis millepeda, common name the millipede spider conch, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, the true conchs.[1]

Description

Classic lambis design. The legs are round and short in structure. The color extends from white, sand-colored with light brown shades. The underside has black furrows in the mouth. The size of an adult shell varies between 90–201 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar and in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.

References

  • Walls, J.G. (1980). Conchs, tibias and harps. A survey of the molluscan families Strombidae and Harpidae. T.F.H. Publications Ltd, Hong Kong

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1313304 entry