Truncaria Explained

Truncaria is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Buccinidae, the true whelks.[1]

Description

The shell is acuminately oblong and thick. The suture of the spire is channelled . The aperture is anteriorly dilated, posteriorly subemarginated. The columella is arcuated, abruptly truncated in front, with a single anterior fold.[2]

Species

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Notes and References

  1. MolluscaBase eds. (2023). MolluscaBase. Truncaria A. Adams & Reeve, 1850. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=490585 on 16 July 2023
  2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3782650 Adams, H. & Adams, A. (1853–1858). The genera of Recent Mollusca; arranged according to their organization. London, van Voorst. Vol. 1: xl + 484 pp.; vol. 2: 661 pp.; vol. 3: 138 pls