Bolma martinae
| Bolma martinae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Order: | Trochida |
| Family: | Turbinidae |
| Genus: | Bolma |
| Species: | B. martinae |
| Binomial name | |
| Bolma martinae | |
Bolma martinae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails.[2]
Description
The shell of Raphitoma antipolitana is fusiform and elongated, with a turriculated, somewhat spiny appearance. It usually measures 12–15 mm in height, with larger specimens reaching 18.5 mm. The shell has prominent axial ribs crossed by finer spiral cords, forming a reticulated pattern. Its coloration ranges from beige to brown with darker bands, and the animal has a translucent body marked with white spots.[3]
Distribution
This marine species occurs off Papua New Guinea. Raphitoma antipolitana is a Mediterranean marine species currently known from the French Mediterranean coast, particularly its type locality at Antibes in southeastern France, as well as Corsica. It occurs in the infralittoral zone and is mainly found beneath stones. A probable record has also been reported from the Calanques National Park in the Bouches-du-Rhône.[4]
References
- ↑ Kreipl & Alf. 2005. A new species of Bolma Risso, 1826 from New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Turbinidae); Spixiana, 28 (1) : 17–19
- ↑ Bolma martinae Kreipl & Alf, 2005. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 20 April 2010.
- ↑ "Raphitoma antipolitana | DORIS". doris.ffessm.fr. Retrieved 25 August 2026.
- ↑ "Raphitoma antipolitana | DORIS". doris.ffessm.fr. Retrieved 25 August 2026.