Cerithium munitum explained

Cerithium munitum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cerithiidae, the ceriths.

Description and Biology

Found at depths from subtidal to 10 m on reefs in sand and dead coral. Members of the order Neotaenioglossa are mostly gonochoric and broadcast spawners. Life cycle: Embryos develop into planktonic trochophore larvae and later into juvenile veligers before becoming fully grown adults.[1]

Distribution

The distribution of Cerithium munitum includes the Indo-Western Central Pacific.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cerithium munitum Sowerby, 1855.
  2. http://sealifebase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?genusname=Cerithium&speciesname=munitum Cerithium munitum