Inquisitor komiticus explained

Inquisitor komiticus is an extinct species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pseudomelatomidae, the turrids and allies.^[1]

Description

The length (estimated) attains 22 mm, its diameter 6 mm.

Distribution

This extinct marine species was found in New Zealand.

References

• Maxwell, P.A. (2009). Cenozoic Mollusca. pp 232–254 in Gordon, D.P. (ed.) New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume one. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. Canterbury University Press, Christchurch

External links

• C. R. Laws The Molluscan Faunule at Pakaurangi Point, Kaipara—No. 1, Auckland., Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand Volume 68, 1938-39
• C.R. Laws, Tertiary Mollusca from Hokianga District, North Auckland.; Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand vol. 76, 1946-1947

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase (2018). Inquisitor komiticus Laws, 1939 †. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=831556 on 2018-10-29