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Daphnella varicosa

Daphnella varicosa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.

The variety Daphnella varicosa var. subrissoides <small>Hervier, 1897</small> is a synonym of Tritonoturris subrissoides <small>(Hervier, 1897)</small> (basionym)

Description

The length of the shell varies between 8&nbsp;mm and 16&nbsp;mm.

The shell is finely reticulated by growth and revolving striae, with larger spiral lirae, crossed by non-continuous varices. The color of the shell is yellowish white, with minute white markings on the spiral ridges, and a large brown spot on the back of the body whorl apparent also within the aperture.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Taiwan, the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia and Hawaii

References

  • Liu J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.) (2008). Checklist of marine biota of China seas. China Science Press. 1267 pp.

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