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Conus leobrerai

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Conus leobrerai
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus leobrerai Motta, A.J. da & R. Martin, 1982
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. leobrerai
Binomial name
Conus leobrerai
da Motta & Martin, 1982
Synonyms[1]
  • Conus (Phasmoconus) leobrerai da Motta & Martin, 1982 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Phasmoconus leobrerai (da Motta & Martin, 1982)

Conus leobrerai is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

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The size of the shell varies between 25 mm and 35 mm. The shell body is dextrally coiled (right-handed).[2]

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off the Philippines and the Solomon Islands,[1] living along the seafloor, shores, tidal areas, marine coral reefs, and the deep seabed. [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Conus leobrerai da Motta & Martin, 1982. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Conus leobrerai da Motta & R. Martin 1982 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
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