Turbonilla magnacastanea explained

Turbonilla magnacastanea is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[1]

Description

The shell grows to a length of 18 mm. As is the case with most mollusks, Turbonilla Magnacastanea carries their shall by selecting one from nature, attaching to it, and carrying it as a portable home. Distinguishing features are still being discovered and categorized.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off the Solomon Islands.

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Notes and References

  1. Bouchet, P. (2010). Turbonilla magnacastanea 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=475324 on 2012-03-01