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Neoterebra armillata

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Neoterebra armillata
Shell of Neoterebra armillata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Terebridae
Genus: Neoterebra
Species:
N. armillata
Binomial name
Neoterebra armillata
(Hinds, 1844)
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Neoterebra armillata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.[1]

Description

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Shells of Neoterebra armillata can reach a length of 25–70 millimetres (0.98–2.76 in).[2][3] These shells are very variable in color and pattern. Usually they show a dark gray or brown color. The subsutural band is white, with brown spots.[4]

Distribution

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This species can be found in the western coast of America, from Lower California to Panama, Peru and in Galapagos.[5][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Neoterebra armillata (Hinds, 1844). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1415971 on 2020-01-19
  2. ^ Encyclopedia of life
  3. ^ a b "Terebra (Variegata-group) armillata". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
  4. ^ Umberto Aubry Terebra Armillata
  5. ^ The Annals and magazine of natural history v. 14 (1845)
  • Terryn, Y. (2007). Terebridae: A Collectors Guide. Conchbooks & Natural Art. 59pp + plates.
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