Clypeostoma cecileae
| Clypeostoma cecileae | |
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| Shell of Clypeostoma cecileae (paratype at MNHN, Paris) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Family: | Chilodontaidae |
| Genus: | Clypeostoma |
| Species: | C. cecileae |
| Binomial name | |
| Clypeostoma cecileae | |
| Synonyms | |
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Perrinia cecileae Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006 (original combination) | |
Clypeostoma cecileae, also known as Cécile’s Toothed Top Shell, and formerly known as Perrinia cecileae[2], is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chilodontaidae.[3] It is a recently discovered member of Clypeostoma, first described in the year 2006.
Description
External Appearance
C. cecileae has a conical shell. The shell has a height of up to 6.6mm and a width of approximately 4.4mm.[4] Photos of the species show the shell as primarily light brown and tan with small areas of white.
Shell Structure
C. cecileae is described in Novapex as having approximately 6 whorls and,
"protoconch exsert, globose; first whorl with thin axial threads; on second whorl, P3, P4 almost simultaneously, Pland P2 later: no Si; axial threads between cords, connecting beads of cords; on next whorls, spiral cords stronger, P4 gradually the strongest with pointed beads on last whorls, making stellate shape from a basal view: distance between cords at least similar to the size of cords;
- aperture flaring, with 8 elongated denticles on the outer lip and a basal tooth producing a notch with the abapical columellar tooth;
- wo strong columellar teeth, the adapical onerounded, the abapical one squared; columella weakly excavated with a few different in size denticles:
- translucent callus shield covering the umbilical area and partially the parietal area, with weak superficial ridging on the parietal zone
- base with 4 granular spiral cords; distance betweencords similar to the size of cords:
- no umbilicus;
- brown or cream with brown flames."[4]
Distribution and Habitat
This marine species occurs off the coast of Philippines[5] and is a benthic species, residing in tropical waters.[6] Specimens have been noted to be found near Mactan Island.[4] The species prefers deep water, with specimens being found between 63 and 100 meters deep[4], which is consistent with the depth preferences of other Clypeostoma species.
Behavior
Diet
C. cecileae feeds by grazing.[7]
Reproduction
This species reproduces by sexual reproduction.[7]
Locomotion
C. cecileae reproduces by mucus mediated gliding.[7]
References
- ↑ Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker. 2006. Visaya Supplement: Supplement 2 Pages: 3–228. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 18 April 2010.
- ↑ "MolluscaBase - Perrinia cecileae Poppe, Tagaro & H. Dekker, 2006". www.molluscabase.org. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ MolluscaBase eds. (2021). MolluscaBase. Clypeostoma cecileae (Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker, 2006). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=986596 on 2021-12-28
- 1 2 3 4 "Clypeostoma cecileae". Novapex: Quarterly of the Belgian Royal Malacological Society. 11: 46. 10 March 2017 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Clypeostoma cecileae (Poppe, Tagaro & H. Dekker, 2006)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- ↑ "Perrinia cecileae". www.sealifebase.ca. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Clypeostoma cecileae (Poppe, Tagaro & Dekker 2006) - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
- Poppe G.T., Tagaro S.P. & Dekker H. (2006) The Seguenziidae, Chilodontidae, Trochidae, Calliostomatidae and Solariellidae of the Philippine Islands. Visaya Supplement 2: 1-228
- Vilvens, C. (2017). New species and new records of Chilodontidae (Gastropoda: Vetigastropoda: Seguenzioidea) from the Pacific Ocean. Novapex, Hors Série. 11: 1-67.
External links
- "Perrinia cecileae". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.