Berthelinia rottnesti explained

Berthelinia rottnesti 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 Rottnest Island, Southwestern Australia.^[2]

Description

Berthelinia rottnesti is approximately 6 mm.^[3]

Ecology

This species can be found in algae and seaweed beds.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2012). Berthelinia rottnesti Jensen, 1993. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=492594 on 2012-03-09
2. Jensen K. R. (November 2007). "Biogeography of the Sacoglossa (Mollusca, Opisthobranchia)" . Bonner zoologische Beiträge 55(2006)(3-4): 255–281.
3. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review By R. N. Gibson, Margaret Barnes, p.92
4. Web site: Ecology Summary - Berthelinia rottnesti.