Biology:Berthelinia pseudochloris
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Short description: Species of gastropod
| Berthelinia pseudochloris | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Heterobranchia |
| Family: | Juliidae |
| Genus: | Berthelinia |
| Species: | B. pseudochloris
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| Binomial name | |
| Berthelinia pseudochloris Kay, 1964
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Berthelinia pseudochloris is a species of a sea snail with a shell comprising two separate hinged pieces or valves. It is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Juliidae.[1]
Distribution
The type locality for this species is Kauai, Hawaii.[2]
Berthelinia pseudochloris is found in Maui, Oahu, Kauai and the French Frigate Shoals.[3]
Description
This species reaches a maximum size of 6 mm. It has a wide, transparent yellow-white shell that has a curved dorsal margin. The animal itself is green in colour with white flecks.[3]
References
- ↑ Bouchet, P. (2012). Berthelinia pseudochloris Kay, 1964. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=492593 on 2012-03-09
- ↑ Jensen K. R. (November 2007). "Biogeography of the Sacoglossa (Mollusca, Opisthobranchia)" . Bonner zoologische Beiträge 55(2006)(3-4): 255–281.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Berthelinia pseudochloris: Main page". http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Berthelinia-pseudochloris-a.html.
Wikidata ☰ Q4895548 entry
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