Monoplex corrugatus explained

Monoplex corrugatus is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cymatiidae.

Description

Shells of Monoplex corrugatus can reach a size of 40-.

This species has a large white shell with conical whorls provided with irregular knots. The mollusk is yellowish with red spots with white edges. The hairy and brown periostracum completely covers the shell.[1]

Distribution and habitat

This species can be found from Bay of Biscay to Angola and in the Mediterranean sea. It lives on hard seabed at depths of 15 to 200 m.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.aiamitalia.it/index.php?option=com_schede&view=scheda&genere=Cymatium&specie=corrugatum Aiamitalia