Biology:Chicoreus zululandensis
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Short description: Species of gastropod
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| Chicoreus zululandensis Houart, 1989
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Chicoreus zululandensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails.[1]
Description
It shows many visible similarities with Chicorius palmarosae and Chicorius banksii. A South Africa report said that it could measure approximately 28 mm. It is dark red with light-colored yellow lines.
Distribution
Its scientific name, Chicorius zululadensis, comes from the fact that it is only found in South Africa, specifically near the Zulula town.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chicoreus zululandensis Houart, 1989. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species.
Wikidata ☰ Q5096565 entry
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