Tomellana hupferi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Clavatulidae.[1]
The glossy shell corresponds in shape and construction to Tomellana lineata var. gracilis. The difference shows up visibly at the fourth whorl. The folding of the upper whorls corresponds to that of Tomellana lineata until the 6th or 7th whorl, only to become obsolete upwards. Also the spiral sculpture is lacking in the upper whorls. It becomes visible under magnification on the lower whorls as more or less clearly visible incised striae. The oval aperture below shows extensive rough furrows. The top of the aperture has a white callus that is not as prominent as in Tomellana lineata.
The color of the shell is light brownish-yellow with broad darker stripes. In the middle of the body whorl is an articulated whitish strip recognizable.[2]
This marine species occurs off Cameroon.
Tomellana hupferi is een slakkensoort uit de familie van de Clavatulidae.[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1912 door Strebel.
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Tomellana hupferi é uma espécie de gastrópode do gênero Tomellana, pertencente a família Clavatulidae.[2]
Tomellana hupferi é uma espécie de gastrópode do gênero Tomellana, pertencente a família Clavatulidae.
