Tentaoculus eritmetus explained

Tentaoculus eritmetus is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pseudococculinidae, the false limpets.^[1]

Distribution

This species was found in the Atlantic Ocean off New England, USA.

Description

The maximum recorded shell length is 5 mm.^[2]

Habitat

Minimum recorded depth is 2654 m.^[2] Maximum recorded depth is 2654 m.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Rosenberg, G. (2012). Tentaoculus eritmetus (A. E. Verrill, 1884). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=533483 on 2013-02-02
2. Welch J. J. (2010). "The “Island Rule” and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. .