Coriocella Explained

Coriocella is a genus of small slug-like sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Velutinidae.[1]

Description

The ear-shaped shell is extremely thin, even membranous in part and concealed in the mantle. It has a small spiral turn at the apex. The aperture is very large. The shell lacks a columella.

The soft body is elliptical and much depressed. The borders of the mantle are very thin, notched in front and spreading out widely. The oval foot is very small. The head is scarcely distinct. The two short and rather thick tentacles are contractile and concealed under the shield. The eyes are situated at the base of the tentacles.[2]

Species

Species within the genus Coriocella include:

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Notes and References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2011). Coriocella Blainville, 1824. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=456342 on 2011-06-17
  2. https://archive.org/stream/histmolluscous00macgrich#page/160/mode/2up Macgillivray, William, History of the molluscous animals of Scotland, London, 1844