Oscilla annulata explained

Oscilla annulata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[1]

Description

The length of the whitish shell measures 5 mm. The numerous whorls of the teleoconch are flattened, and spirally ribbed. Their interstices are longitudinally striated. The columella has a single posterior plication. The lip is subcrenulated, the interior lirate.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs in the demersal zone off the Philippines, Singapore and Japan.

Notes and References

  1. http://clade.ansp.org/obis/search.php/94964 OBIS : Oscilla annulata; retrieved: 29 January 2012
  2. https://archive.org/stream/manualconch08tryorich#page/n5/mode/2up G.W. Tryon, Manual of Conchology vol.VIII p. 309 (described as Pyramidella (Oscilla) annulata)