Microgaza opalina
Microgaza opalina is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Solariellidae.[1]
| Microgaza opalina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Order: | Trochida |
| Superfamily: | Trochoidea |
| Family: | Solariellidae |
| Genus: | Microgaza |
| Species: | M. opalina |
| Binomial name | |
| Microgaza opalina (Shikama & Hayashi, 1977) | |
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Description
The size of the shell attains 15 mm.
Distribution
This marine species occurs off South Africa.
References
- Bouchet, P. (2013). Microgaza opalina (Shikama & Hayashi, 1977). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=732090 on 2013-11-25
- Higo, S., Callomon, P. & Goto, Y. (1999). Catalogue and bibliography of the marine shell-bearing Mollusca of Japan. Osaka. : Elle Scientific Publications. 749 pp
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