Raphitoma cordieri

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

• Raphitoma cordieri hirta <small>Monterosato</small>
• Raphitoma cordieri hispida <small>Monterosato</small>

Description

The length of the shell varies between 12&nbsp;mm and 20&nbsp;mm.

The turreted shell is easily recognized by its ribs which, like the transverse striations, are elevated and somewhat lamellous. The color is either black or brown, mixed with white or entirely pink. The seven whorls are convex. The outer lip is wrinkled. The transverse striations extend as far as the columella. The siphonal canal is short and straight.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Mediterranean Sea and off Senegal

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

• Locard A. (1886). Prodrome de malacologie française. Catalogue général des mollusques vivants de France. Mollusque marins. Lyon, H. Georg & Paris, Baillière : pp. X + 778
• Blainville H. M. (D. de) (1828-1830). Malacozoaires ou Animaux Mollusques. [in Faune Française. Levrault, Paris 320 p., 48 pl. [livr. 18 (1828), p.&nbsp;1-80; livr. 2 (1829), p.&nbsp;81-176; livr. 23 (1829), p.&nbsp;177-240; livr. 28 (1830), p.&nbsp;241-320]
• Natural History Museum, Rotterdam: Raphitoma cordieri