Biology:Conus nunesi

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Short description: Species of gastropod

Conus nunesi
Conus nunesi (MNHN-IM-2018-4627).jpeg
Shell of Conus nunesi (paratype at MNHN, Paris)
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. nunesi
Binomial name
Conus nunesi
Schönherr, 2018
Synonyms[1]

Conus (Lautoconus) nunesi Schönherr, 2018

Conus nunesi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1] These cone snails are characterized by their predatory behavior, using their venomous harpoons to capture and immobilize prey.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Angola.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 MolluscaBase (2018). Conus nunesi Schönherr, 2018. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1316891 on 2018-12-28
  • Schönnherr C. , 2018. New Angolan Species of Conus Linné, 1758 (Gastropoda: Conidae). Conchylia 49(3-4): 14-23

Wikidata ☰ Q60196733 entry