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species

Eoacmaea profunda (Deshayes, 1863)

kingdom Animalia - animals »  phylum Mollusca - mollusks »  class Gastropoda - gastropods »  family Eoacmaeidae »  genus Eoacmaea

Scientific synonyms

Patelloida profunda G. P. Deshayes, 1863
Patella profunda Deshayes, 1863
Hemitoma profundus Deshayes, 1863
Hemitoma profunda (Deshayes, 1863)
Patelloida profunda mauritiana H.A. Pilsbry, 1891

Images

Eoacmaea profunda

Author: Jan Delsing

Eoacmaea profunda

Author: Jan Delsing

Eoacmaea profunda

Author: Bosch et al.

Eoacmaea profunda

Author: Kensley, B.

Taxon in country check-lists*

Africa: Red Sea, South Africa, Asia: Oman

* List of countries might not be complete

Description

Patelloida profunda: 20mm. Thick, elevated, oval or almost circular in outline with nearly central apex; base often concave. Fine radial riblets, usually eroded. White or creamy with irregular reddish brown rays; inside white with orange central area; juveniles rayed internally. Habitat: on rocks and other objects, often above high-tide level.
Distribution: Gulf of Oman, South Oman, Masirah Island.
Bosch, D.T., Dance, S.P., Moolenbeek, R.G. en Oliver, G., 1995. Seashells of Eastern Arabia.
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 Eoacmaea profunda (Deshayes, 1863)]
Data retrieved on: 21 July 2015
EN Galli C.: WMSDB - Wolrdwide Mollusc Species Data Base July 10, 2013 [http://www.bagniliggia.it/WMSD/WMSDhome....] [as Patelloida profunda mauritiana Pilsbry, 1891]
Data retrieved on: 22 November 2013
EN Galli C.: WMSDB - Wolrdwide Mollusc Species Data Base July 10, 2013 [http://www.bagniliggia.it/WMSD/WMSDhome....] [as Patelloida profunda (Deshayes, 1863)]
Data retrieved on: 23 November 2013

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