Clionella is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Clavatulidae.[1][2]
The shell of the species in this genus is narrowly bucciniform and turriculated. The protoconch is somewhat conical, containing 2 whorls. The whorls are somewhat flattened, longitudinally ribbed with long, flexuous ribs, and have a thick epidermis. The ribs lack subsutural or peripheral processes. The spire of the shell is elevated. The body whorl is truncated. The siphonal canal is scarcely indicated at the broad base of the aperture. The anal sinus is very shallow. The lip has a small infrasutural anal sinus with no distinct parietal tubercle. The operculum has a lateral nucleus. The foot is short, broad, and rounded behind. The eyes are located near the tip of the tentacles. Radula formula (1-1-1),[3][4]
This marine genus mainly occurs off South Africa.
Species within the genus Clionella include:
Clionella is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Clavatulidae.
Clionella is een geslacht van weekdieren uit de klasse van de Gastropoda (slakken).
Clionella is een geslacht van weekdieren uit de klasse van de Gastropoda (slakken).
Clionella é um gênero de gastrópodes pertencente a família Clavatulidae.[1]
Clionella é um gênero de gastrópodes pertencente a família Clavatulidae.
Clionella là một chi ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Clavatulidae.[1]
Các loài thuộc chi Clionella bao gồm:
Clionella là một chi ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Clavatulidae.
