Vexillum plurinotatum
| Vexillum plurinotatum | |
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| Shell of Vexillum plurinotatum (lectotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Turbinelloidea |
| Family: | Costellariidae |
| Genus: | Vexillum |
| Species: | V. plurinotatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Vexillum plurinotatum (Hervier, 1897) | |
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Vexillum plurinotatum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.[1]
Description
The shell is small and slender, reaching a length of about 6mm and a diameter of about 2mm.It has the typical elongated, spindle-shaped form seen in many Vexillum species, with a narrow aperture and a pointed spire. The shell surface is ornamental with the fine ribs and markings, giving it a delicate, sculptured appearance. Its overall size and shape make it one of the smaller member of the family Costellariidae.
Distribution
This marine species occurs off Japan, French Polynesia (Society Islands and Tuamotu Islands) and New Caledonia.[2]
References
- ↑ Vexillum plurinotatum (Hervier, 1897). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 24 April 2010.
- ↑ "Vexillum plurinotatum (Hervier, 1897)".
- Turner, H., Gori S. & Salisbury, R., 2007. Costellariidae (Gastropoda) of the Maldive Islands, with description of nine new species.