Biology:Triplostephanus elliscrossi

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Triplostephanus elliscrossi
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Apertural view of a shell of Triplostephanus elliscrossi
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T. elliscrossi
Binomial name
Triplostephanus elliscrossi
(Bratcher, 1979)
Synonyms[1]
  • Cinguloterebra elliscrossi (Bratcher, 1979)
  • Terebra elliscrossi Bratcher, 1979

Triplostephanus elliscrossi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 34 mm and 83 mm.

Distribution

Thiis marine species occurs off Madagascar and Hawaii.

References

  • Bratcher T. & Cernohorsky W.O. (1987). Living terebras of the world. A monograph of the recent Terebridae of the world. American Malacologists, Melbourne, Florida & Burlington, Massachusetts. 240pp.
  • Terryn Y. (2007). Terebridae: A Collectors Guide. Conchbooks & NaturalArt. 59pp + plates.
  • Severns M. (2011) Shells of the Hawaiian Islands - The Sea Shells. Conchbooks, Hackenheim. 564 pp.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q5234193 entry