Daphnella patula is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.[1]
Description
This species has a shorter spire than Daphnella lymneiformis. It has a low beaded keel just below the suture but it persists through the adult stage. [2]
Distribution
This marine species occurs off the Philippines.
References
- Reeve, L.A. 1845. Monograph of the genus Pleurotoma. pls 20-33 in Reeve, L.A. (ed). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 1.
- Powell, A. W. B., 1966. The molluscan families Speightiidae and Turridae, an evaluation of the valid taxa, both Recent and fossil, with list of characteristic species. Bulletin of the Auckland Institute and Museum, 5:1-184123.
