Turbonilla lopezyartoi explained

Turbonilla lopezyartoi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies. This species was described by Peñas & Rolán in 2010 from fossils found off the Solomon Islands.[1]

Description

The length of the shell measures 4.5 mm. The shell is slender and has a long, fusiform spire with about 4 whorls. The whorls are slightly convex and ornamented with fine longitudinal ribs that cross over the spiral cords, forming a reticulate pattern. The body whorl is smooth and shiny, with a thickened outer lip. The aperture is oval and has a simple columella.[2]

Distribution

This marine shell occurs off the Solomon Islands.

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Notes and References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2010). Turbonilla lopezyartoi Peñas & Rolán, 2010. In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) World Marine Mollusca database. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=475285 on 2012-03-01
  2. Web site: Galli . Claudio . WMSDB - Worldwide Mollusc Species DataBas .