Eumetula strebeli explained

Eumetula strebeli is a species of sea snail, a gastropod in the family Newtoniellidae, which is known from European waters. It was described by Thiele, in 1912.[1]

The specific name strebeli is in honor of malacologist Hermann Strebel.

Description

The maximum recorded shell length is 6 mm.[2]

Habitat

Minimum recorded depth is 481 m.[2] Maximum recorded depth is 481 m.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=197165 Eumetula strebeli
  2. Welch J. J. (2010). "The "Island Rule" and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. .