Pseudolilliconus boschorum explained

Conus boschorum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The size of the shell varies between 4 mm and 13 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Masirah Island, Oman.

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Notes and References

  1. MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Pseudolilliconus boschorum (Moolenbeek & Coomans, 1993). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=574728 on 2020-09-08