Mikadotrochus gotoi explained

Mikadotrochus gotoi is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pleurotomariidae, the slit snails.^[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 40 mm and 62 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs on the continental slope off the Philippines.

References

• Anseeuw, P. & Goto, Y. (1996). The Living Pleurotomariidae. A synopsis of the Recent Pleurotomariidae including colour plates of all extant type specimens. Yao, Japan : Elle Scientific Publications. 1st Edn 202 pp.

External links

• MNHN, Paris: holotype
• Encyclopedia of Life
• World Register of Marine Species

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2012). Mikadotrochus gotoi (Anseeuw, 1990). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=467986 on 2013-02-16