Natica perlineata

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Natica perlineata
Scientific classification
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Naticoidea
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N. perlineata
Binomial name
Natica perlineata
Dall, 1889

Natica perlineata is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Naticidae, the moon snails.[1]

Distribution[]

Description[]

The maximum recorded shell length is 18.5 mm.[2]

Habitat[]

Minimum recorded depth is 69 m.[2] Maximum recorded depth is 419 m.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Natica perlineata Dall, 1889. WoRMS (2010). Natica perlineata Dall, 1889. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.eu/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=419758 on 17 June 2010 .
  2. ^ a b c Welch J. J. (2010). "The "Island Rule" and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0008776.


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