Spinosipella acuticostata (Philippi, 1844)
Verticordioidea : Verticordiidae |
| Tebble name: | n/a |
| Smith & Heppell name: | n/a |
Notes on Nomenclature
To size: To 10mm. Shell Structure: Heavy. Equivalve: Equivalve. Equilateral: Inequilateral, beaks coiled, close to the anterior margin. Tumidity: Inflated. Outline: Subcircular, posterior dorsal margin long curving steeply; other margins a continuous curve indented by the radial ribs. Contour: Lunule area deep below coiled beaks.
Sculpture: Sculpture of 13-16 acute, carinate, ribs; sides of ribs and interspaces with fine radial rows of granules. Margin: Inner margin digitate, interlocking. Ligament: Internal, small with lithodesma. Hinge: RV with a projecting cardinal boss; LV with a smaller thickening. Pallial Musculature: Obscure. Periostracum: Obscure. Colour: Dirty white, internal lustrous.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Bathyal (500 - 2000m)
Abyssal Rise (2000 - 4000m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Related Species
Verticordioidea : Verticordiidae
References
Listed are literature citing Spinosipella acuticostata (Philippi, 1844). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Philippi R A 1844. Enumeratio molluscorum Siciliae cum viventium tum in tellure tertiaria fossilium, quae in itinere suo observavit. Vol. 2 303pp. Eduard Anton, Halle. pls 13-28. |
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