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Kylix (gastropod)

Kylix is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Drilliidae.

Species in this genus are characterized by an incised sculpture, a simple aperture and a more delicate shell. They have a dorsal varix, a protrusion on the back of the body whorl.

Species

Species within the genus Kylix include:

Species brought into synonymy:
  • Kylix albemarlensis <small>H.A. Pilsbry & E.G. Vanatta, 1902</small>: synonym of: Kylix rugifera <small>(G.B. I Sowerby, 1834)</small>
  • Kylix alcmene <small>Dall, 1919</small>: synonym of Calliclava alcmene <small>(Dall, 1919)</small>
  • Kylix turveri <small>Hertlein, L.G. & A.M. Strong, 1951</small>: synonym of Calliclava alcmene <small>(Dall, 1919)</small>

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