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Author: Jan Delsing
Text ID: 88261
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Created: 2018-07-16 16:06:20 - User Delsing Jan
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Shell fusiform in shape, spire slightly higher than aperture. Protoconch of 2 smooth whorls. Teleoconch of 6 slightly convex whorls. Sculptured by smooth and rounded axial ribs, which number 14 on last whorl; a weak subsutural groove and 16 spiral ridges on base, reaching level of top of columella; under magnification, very fine axial riblets are seen in their interstices. Outer lip slightly expanded, lirate inside. Colour uniform cream. Dimensions: 11,4 x 3,7 mm (holotype); length varies from 10,3 to 11,6 mm.
Distribution: Known only from Réunion.
Drivas, J. & Jay, M., 1990. The Columbellidae of Reunion Island (Mollusca: Gastropoda).