Biology:Philbertia alfredensis

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Short description: Species of gastropod

Philbertia alfredensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Raphitomidae
Genus: Philbertia
Species:
P. alfredensis
Binomial name
Philbertia alfredensis
(Turton W. H., 1932)
Synonyms[1]
  • Bellardiella alfredensis Turton W. H., 1932

Philbertia alfredensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.[1]

This is a taxon inquirendum.

Description

This strange creature looks much like a sea shell or spire and ranges from colors of white to black with intricate and interesting patterns.

Distribution

This marine species has been found at Port Alfred, South Africa and lives in subtropical climates.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q6788123 entry https://www.sealifebase.se/summary/speciessummary.php?id=99837} Can be referred to for a diagram and more information.