Oxymeris fatua explained

Oxymeris fatua is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.

Description

The size of the adult shell varies between 30 mm and 81 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off the island Boa Vista, Cape Verde.

References

• Bratcher T. & Cernohorsky W.O. (1987). Living terebras of the world. A monograph of the recent Terebridae of the world. American Malacologists, Melbourne, Florida & Burlington, Massachusetts. 240pp
• Terryn Y. (2007). Terebridae: A Collectors Guide. Conchbooks & NaturalArt. 59pp + plates