Cosmetalepas africana explained

Cosmetalepas africana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets and slit limpets.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Description

The size of the shell varies between 14 mm and 50 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs from Cape Agulhas to KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

External links

• World Register of Marine Species

Notes and References

1. Rosenberg, G. (2012). Cosmetalepas africana (Tomlin, 1926). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=599731 on 2012-12-31
2. Kilburn, R.N. & Rippey, E. (1982) Sea Shells of Southern Africa. Macmillan South Africa, Johannesburg, xi + 249 pp.
3. Steyn, D.G. & Lussi, M. (1998) Marine Shells of South Africa. An Illustrated Collector’s Guide to Beached Shells. Ekogilde Publishers, Hartebeespoort, South Africa, ii + 264 pp.