Raphitoma arnoldi

Raphitoma arnoldi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.

Description

The length of the shell varies between 5 mm and 14 mm.

The shell differs from Raphitoma papillosa <small>(Pallary, 1904)</small> by its taller shape, narrower whorls and by its more compact and regular reticulation.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Western and Central Mediterranean Sea.

References

• Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca. in: Costello, M.J. et al. (eds), European Register of Marine Species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Patrimoines Naturels. 50: 180-213

External links

• Pallary P. (1904–1906). Addition à la faune malacologique du Golfe de Gabès. Journal de Conchyliologie. 52: 212-248, pl. 7 &#91;1904&#93;; 54: 77–124, pl. 4
• naturamediterraneo vers. 0.1.9 15.11.2006
• Gastropods.com: Raphitoma arnoldi