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Daphnella reeveana (Deshayes 1863)

Hemidaphne reeveana

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Daphnella reeveana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 7 mm and 9 mm.

The surface of this shell is almost microscopically decussated, the spiral sculpture being generally the strongest. The color of the shell is whitish, with light chestnut revolving lines, irregularly distributed, approximating or distant.[2]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Réunion, Mauritius and the Andaman Islands.

References

  • Liu J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). Checklist of marine biota of China seas. China Science Press. 1267 pp.

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Hemidaphne reeveana: Brief Summary

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Daphnella reeveana is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.

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