Knefastia altenai
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Scientific classification File:OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Gastropoda |
Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
Order: | Neogastropoda |
Superfamily: | Conoidea |
Family: | Pseudomelatomidae |
Genus: | Knefastia |
Species: | K. altenai
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Binomial name | |
Knefastia altenai Macsotay & Campos Villarroel, 2001
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Knefastia altenai is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pseudomelatomidae, the turrids and allies.[1]
Description
Knefastia altenai is a species of marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pseudomelatomidae. These snails are commonly found in coastal waters and prefer sandy or muddy substrates off Colombia. They have an elongated shell with an average length of 57.4 mm, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Knefastia altenai possesses a muscular foot for locomotion and retreats it into the shell for protection. The mantle secretes and shapes the shell, ensuring its growth and structural integrity. These snails contribute to the biodiversity of coastal ecosystems.
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Distribution
This marine species occurs off Colombia.
References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Knefastia altenai Macsotay & Campos Villarroel, 2001. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 31 March 2010.
- Macsotay, O. & Campos Villarroel, R., 2001. Moluscos representativos de la plataforma de Margarita – Venezuela – Descripción de 24 especies nuevas. Macsotay & Campos, Valencia, Venezuela. 280 pp.