Raphitoma arnoldi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.[1]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 5 mm and 14 mm.

The shell differs from Raphitoma papillosa (Pallary, 1904) by its taller shape, narrower whorls and by its more compact and regular reticulation.[2]

Distribution

This species occurs in the Western and Central Mediterranean Sea.

References

  1. ^ a b Raphitoma arnoldi Pallary, 1904. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 5 April 2010.
  2. ^ Pallary, Addition à la faune malacologique du Golfe de Gabès. Journal de Conchyliologie; Journal de conchyliologie t. 54 s. 4
  • 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


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphitoma_arnoldi
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