Jordaniella truncatula explained

Jordaniella truncatula is a rare species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.^[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 1.5 mm and 4.5 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs in the following locations:

• European waters (Greenland, Ireland, Atlantic France)
• United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone
• Atlantic Ocean off the Cape Verdes (at depths between 140 m and 200 m)

References

• Høisæter, T. (2014). The Pyramidellidae (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia) of Norway and adjacent waters. A taxonomic review. Fauna norvegica. 34: 7-78

External links

• CLEMAM
• Encyclopedia of Life
• World Register of Marine Species

Notes and References

1. Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180-213