Small & tough gastropods identification
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09-24-2011, 05:00 PM,
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Small & tough gastropods identification
Good day
I have these small gastropods from a rocky area in Mauritius. They are very small and I could not identify them. Any help is welcome, the pictures are below. A. that one is 6mm and looks like a Trochidae. B. this one is 5mm C. this one is 7mm D. that one is huge about 15mm ! E. another micro 6mm Thanks Pierre |
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09-26-2011, 03:12 AM,
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Re: Small & tough gastropods identification
Pierre,
The last shell seems to belong to the Columbellidae family, by the shape of the mouth. I wish I could help more! Best wishes, Emma. |
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09-26-2011, 04:27 AM,
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Re: Small & tough gastropods identification
D. looks like Mitra (Nebularia) cucumerina.
B. is probably a species of Rissoidae, but I can't go beyond that. |
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09-26-2011, 04:01 PM,
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Re: Small & tough gastropods identification
Hello Pierre,
C. Is Philbertia (Pseudodaphnella) granicostata. Reeve L.A., 1846. It was once part of the TURRIDAE family but now separately put in RAPHITOMIDAE family. Cheers, Diocris. |
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09-27-2011, 02:31 PM,
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Re: Small & tough gastropods identification
Thank you for these helpful tips & suggestions. I will dig deeper from your inputs.
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