Ancillina apicalis
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| Species: | A. apicalis
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| Ancillina apicalis (Kay, 1979)[1]
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Olivella apicalis Kay, 1979 (original combination) | |
Ancillina apicalis is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Ancillariidae.[2]
Description[edit]
The length of the shell varies between 6 mm and 8 mm.
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Distribution[edit]
This marine species occurs off Hawaii.
References[edit]
- ^ Kay, E.A. (1979) Hawaiian marine shells. Reef and shore fauna of Hawaii. Section 4: Mollusca. Bernice P. Bishop Museum Special Publications, 64, xviii + 1–653.. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- ^ Ancillina apicalis Kay, 1979. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 20 November 2012.
- Severns M. (2011) Shells of the Hawaiian Islands - The Sea Shells. Conchbooks, Hackenheim. 564 pp.
External links[edit]
- "Olivella apicalis". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.