Cuvierina atlantica explained

Cuvierina atlantica is a species of sea mollusk, commonly known as a sea-angel pteropod. ^[1]

Distribution

This species occurs in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Anatomy

The gastropod has small flaps it uses to swim, as well as a cylindrical shell for protection.

General information

Cuvierina atlantica are able to generate thrust on two occasions during each wingbeat cycle, in comparison with sea butterflies that swim like flapping insects, which only generate thrust once. ^[2]

References

• Be A.W.H., MacClintock C. & Currie D.C. (1972). Helical shell structure. and growth of the pteropod Cuvierina columnella (Rang) (Mollusca,. Gastropoda). Biomineralization Research Reports. 4, 47-79.
• Rampal J. (2019). Euthecosomata (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Thecosomata). A taxonomic review. Bollettino Malacologico. 55: 145-186.
• Rosenberg, G.; Moretzsohn, F.; García, E. F. (2009). Gastropoda (Mollusca) of the Gulf of Mexico, Pp. 579–699 in: Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico–Origins, Waters, and Biota. Texas A&M Press, College Station, Texas.

External links

• Janssen, A. W. (2005). Development of Cuvierinidae (Mollusca, Euthecosomata, Cavolinioidea) during the Cainozoic: a non-cladistic approach with a re-interpretation of Recent taxa. Basteria. 69 (1-3): 25-72.

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase eds. (2023). MolluscaBase. Cuvierina atlantica Bé, MacClintock & Currie, 1972. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=246649 on 2023-11-19
2. Web site: https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/223/15/jeb232546/224542/Flexible-sea-butterflies-embrace-to-thrust . 2023-11-17 . journals.biologists.com.