Zemitrella parhelena explained

Zemitrella parhelena is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Columbellidae, the dove snails.^[1]

Description

The height of the shell varies between 10 mm and 17 mm.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to South Africa and occurs on the Agulhas Bank

References

• Kilburn R.N. & Marais J.P. (2010) Columbellidae. Pp. 60-104, in: Marais A.P. & Seccombe A.D. (eds), Identification guide to the seashells of South Africa. Volume 1. Groenkloof: Centre for Molluscan Studies. 376 pp.

External links

• Conchology.be: image

Notes and References

1. MolluscaBase eds. (2023). MolluscaBase. Zemitrella parhelena (Barnard, 1959). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=511761 on 2023-11-16