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Nassaria nebulonis

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Species of gastropod

Nassaria nebulonis
Shell of Nassaria nebulonis (holotype at MNHN, Paris)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Family: Nassariidae
Genus: Nassaria
Species: N. nebulonis
Binomial name
Nassaria nebulonis
Fraussen, Dharma & Stahlschmidt, 2009

Nassaria nebulonis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Nassariidae.

Description

The length of the shell attains 21.9 mm.

Nassaria nebulonis is characterized by its conchological differences in sculpture and shape, distinguishing it from its closest congener, Nassaria palembangensis. This species is notable for its broad shape with strong laterally situated varices at an angle of 180° from each other, suggesting a distinct phenotypical branch. The coloration of Nassaria nebulonis is distinctive, featuring a palette of earthy and marine tones that blend seamlessly with its natural habitat. The shell typically exhibits a range of hues from sandy beige to deeper oceanic blues, accented by subtle striations and patterns that enhance its visual appeal. This species is found both alive (Recent) and in fossil strata from the Early Pleistocene, highlighting its long-standing presence in the region.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Java, Indonesia.

References

  1. Fraussen, Dharma & Stahlschmidt (2009). Gloria Maris 48 (4–5) : 83-90. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 17 April 2010.
  2. ^ Nassaria nebulonis Fraussen, Dharma & Stahlschmidt, 2009. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 17 April 2010.
  • Fraussen K., Dharma B. & Stahlschmidt P. (2009). Recent and fossil: Nassaria nebulonis sp. nov. from Indonesia (Gastropoda: Buccinidae). Gloria Maris, 48(4-5): 83-90
Taxon identifiers
Nassaria nebulonis


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