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Graphis underwoodae P. Bartsch, 1947

kingdom Animalia - animals »  phylum Mollusca - mollusks »  class Gastropoda - gastropods »  order Allogastropoda »  family Tofanellidae »  genus Graphis

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Graphis underwoodae

Author: Tunnell et al.

Graphis underwoodae

Author: De Jong & Coomans

Taxon in country check-lists*

North America: Aruba, United States of America (Florida, Texas), South America: Caribbean

* List of countries might not be complete

Description

Distribution: Tampa Bay, Florida, Texas. Size: 3 to 4 mm
Description: Color white, shell translucent; shape narrowly conic; sculpture of teleoconch whorls producing S-shaped or wavy axial cords; spiral sculpture consists of usually 9 threads found between the wavy axial cords, producing a reticulate appearance; suture distinct, incised; nuclear whorl round and smooth, making a blunt apex; aperture ovate with outer lip thin and inner lip concave and reflected; anomphalous; operculum oval. Habitat: Typically in shallow, brackish water near mangroves. Shells found at depths from 0 to 305 m (1000 ft).
Tunnell, J.W. , Andrews, J. , Barrera, N.C. & Moretzsohn, F., 2010. Encyclopedia of Texas seashells.
Author: Jan Delsing

Links and literature

EN Galli C.: WMSDB - Wolrdwide Mollusc Species Data Base July 10, 2013 [http://www.bagniliggia.it/WMSD/WMSDhome....] [as Graphis underwoodae Bartsch, 1947]
Data retrieved on: 22 November 2013

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