Melanella abida explained

Melanella abida is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eulimidae. The species is one of many species known to exist within the genus, Melanella.[1] [2]

Description

The maximum recorded shell length is 7 mm.[3]

Habitat

Minimum recorded depth is 538 m.[3] Maximum recorded depth is 538 m.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Dall, 1927. Dall W. H. (1927). Small shells from dredgings off the southeast coast of the United states by the United States Fisheries Steamer "Albatross", in 1885 and 1886. Proceedings of the United States National Museum, 70(18): 1-134, available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/15670453. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=533057 on 2013-03-22.
  2. Warén A. (2011). Checklist of Eulimidae. pers. com.
  3. Welch J. J. (2010). "The “Island Rule” and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. .