Limatula jeffreysi (P Fischer, 1882)
Limoidea : Limidae |
| Tebble name: | n/a |
| Smith & Heppell name: | n/a |
To size:
To 12mm.
Shell Structure:
Fragile, translucent.
Equivalve:
Equivalve.
Equilateral:
Equilateral.
Tumidity:
Inflated.
Outline:
Oval; posterior margin broadly rounded, anterior margin almost straight, curving to a narrowly curved ventral margin. Ears short, anterior slightly more visible than posterior. Dorsal margin straight. Height to length ratio is 7:10.
Sculpture:
Of 22-26 radial ribs, median ribs closely spaced, lateral ribs approximately twice as wide apart and becoming obscured towards the dorsal areas.
Margin:
Extensions of ribs give a wave-crest appearance to margin.
Ligament:
In a large, wide triangular reslifer.
Hinge:
Lacking teeth.
Pallial Musculature:
Obscure.
Periostracum:
Thin, pale but frequently carrying a rusty deposit.
Colour:
White.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Bathyal (500 - 2000m)
Abyssal Rise (2000 - 4000m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Key Features & Similar Species
Related Species
Limoidea : Limidae
References
Listed are literature citing Limatula jeffreysi (P Fischer, 1882). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Allen J A 2004. The Recent species of the genera Limatula and Limea (Bivalvia, Limacea) present in the Atlantic with particular reference to those in deep water. Journal of Natural History. 38 (20): 2591-2653. |
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Fischer P 1882. Diagnoses d'espèces nouvelles de mollusques recueillis dans le cours des expéditions scientifiques de l'aviso "Le Travailleur" (1880 et 1881). Journal de Conchyliologie. 30: 49-53, 273-277. |
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