Sorgenfreispira exilis explained

Sorgenfreispira exilis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.^[1]

Description

The length of the shell attains 3.6 mm, its diameter 1.5 mm. The shell of Sorgenfreispira exilis has a unique shape and structure, contributing to its overall appearance.

The shell is typically smooth and glossy, with a slender and elongated form. It often tapers gradually towards the apex, creating a pointed or conical shape. The whorls of the shell are tightly coiled, forming a spiral pattern. The overall coloration of the shell can vary, but it is commonly found in shades of white, cream, or pale yellow, sometimes with subtle patterns or markings.

Distribution

This marine species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco to Angola

References

• Mariottini, P., Di Giulio, A., Smriglio, C. & Oliverio, M. (2008) Notes on the Bela brachystoma complex, with description of a new species (Mollusca, Gastropoda: Conidae). Aldrovandia 4: 3-20

External links

• Mariottini P., Di Giulio A., Smriglio C. & Oliverio M. (2015). Additional notes on the systematics and new records of East Atlantic species of the genus Sorgenfreispira Moroni, 1979 (Gastropoda Mangeliidae). Biodiversity Journal. 6(1): 431-440

Notes and References

1. Bouchet, P. (2015). Sorgenfreispira exilis. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=847929 on 2017-03-12}