Hemilepton nitidum (Turton, 1822)
Galeommatoidea : Kelliidae |
| Tebble name: | Lepton nitidum Turton |
| Smith & Heppell name: | Semierycina nitida (Turton,1822) |
Notes on Nomenclature
To size:
To 3mm.
Shell Structure:
Thin, translucent.
Equivalve:
Equivalve.
Equilateral:
Subequilateral, beaks just behind midline.
Outline:
Roundly subquadrate, slightly extended anteriorly; dorsal anterior and posterior shouldered, posterior margin less curved than anterior, ventral curved.
Sculpture:
Smooth, with faint co-marginal lines. Microscopic pits on the umbos ventral of the larval shell.
Margin:
Inner margin smooth.
Ligament:
Internal, small on a very shallow depression behind the beaks.
Hinge:
Teeth well developed; RV with paired anterior and posterior laterals and a single cardinal peg; LV with single laterals and a strong cardinal tooth.
Pallial Musculature:
Obscure, pallial line entire.
Periostracum:
Thin, pale yellow.
Colour:
Shell white.
Distribution & Ecology
Depth Range
Continental Shelf (to 200m)
Additional Information & Related Species
Key Features & Similar Species
Related Species
Galeommatoidea : Kelliidae
References
Listed are literature citing Hemilepton nitidum (Turton, 1822). Reference containing the species Type Description is highlighted.
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Daan R, Duineveld GCA, Lavaleye MSS & Mulder M 2001. Four marine mollusc species new to the Dutch recent fauna. Basteria. 65: 93-99. |
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Kallonas M, Zenetos A & Gofas S 1999. Notes on the Ecology and Distribution of Microbivalvia in Greek Waters. La Conchiglia. 291: 11-20. |
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Turton W 1822. Conchylia dithyra Insularum britannicarum. The bivalve shells of the British Islands London. 279pp, 20pls. |
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Van Aartsen JJ 1996. Galeommatacea and Cyamiacea Part II. La Conchiglia. 281: 27-53, + 61. |
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Van Aartsen JJ 1996. Galeommatacea and Cyamiacea. La Conchiglia. 279: 31-36, + 61. |
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