Raphitoma azuari explained

Raphitoma azuari is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Raphitomidae.^[1]

Description

The length of the shell attains 12.6 mm. The sculpture (relief) of the shell consists of approximately 16 to 20 axial ribs, crossed by 16 to 20 finer spiral cords, with 5 to 7 above the suture. The intersection of these cords forms elongated and pointed nodules, especially on the early whorls, giving the shell a spiny appearance^[2]

Distribution

This marine species was found off France in the Mediterranean Sea.

Sources

• Pelorce J. & Horst D. (2020). Raphitoma echinata (Brocchi, 1814) et Raphitoma echinata sensu auctores sur la côte méditerranéenne du département des Alpes-Maritimes (France). Xenophora Taxonomy. 28: 28–35.

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Raphitoma azuari Pelorce & Horst, 2020. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1434231 on 2020-05-02
2. Web site: Raphitoma azuari DORIS . 2024-06-02 . doris.ffessm.fr.