Rimosodaphnella tenuipurpurata explained

Rimosodaphnella tenuipurpurata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.^[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 6 mm and 10 mm. They undergo sexual reproduction. They move with the help of mucus mediated gliding. They are predators.^[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Cebu Island, Cebu, Philippines

External links

• Bonfitto, A.; Morassi, M. (2013). New Indo-Pacific species of Rimosodaphnella Cossmann, 1916 (Gastropoda: Conoidea): a genus of probable Tethyan origin. Molluscan Research. 33(4): 230-236.
• Gastropods.com: Rimosodaphnella tenuipurpurata

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase (2019). MolluscaBase. Rimosodaphnella tenuipurpurata Bonfitto & Morassi, 2013. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=739298 on 2019-12-28
2. Web site: Rimosodaphnella tenuipurpurata Bonfitto & Morassi 2013 - Encyclopedia of Life . 2024-01-07 . eol.org.