Bolma kermadecensis explained

Bolma kermadecensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Looks like a spikey seashell. It can be found in a variety of colors and sizes, usually at a height of 37mm and a width of 45mm

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to New Zealand and occurs the Kermadec Islands.

References

• Marshall, B.A. 1979: The Trochidae and Turbinidae of the Kermadec Ridge (Mollusca: Gastropoda), New Zealand Journal of Zoology, 6(4)

External links

• Encyclopedia of Life
• World Register of Marine Species

Notes and References

1. Gofas, S. (2012). Bolma kermadecensis Beu & Ponder, 1979. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=555220 on 2012-09-01
2. Alf A. & Kreipl K. (2011) The family Turbinidae. Subfamilies Turbininae Rafinesque, 1815 and Prisogasterinae Hickman & McLean, 1990. In: G.T. Poppe & K. Groh (eds), A Conchological Iconography. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. pp. 1-82, pls 104-245.