Menestho truncatula is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[1][2]
| Menestho truncatula | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Heterobranchia |
| Family: | Pyramidellidae |
| Genus: | Menestho |
| Species: | M. truncatula
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| Binomial name | |
| Menestho truncatula Odhner, 1915
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Description edit
The shell size varies between 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm.
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Distribution edit
This species occurs in the following locations:[1]
- European waters (ERMS scope) (Barents Sea - Chuckchi Sea)
- United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone
References edit
- ^ a b Gofas, S. (2011). Menestho truncatula Odhner, 1915. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=140970 on 2011-10-26
- ^ Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180-213
External links edit
- To Biodiversity Heritage Library (1 publication)
- To CLEMAM
- To Encyclopedia of Life
- To World Register of Marine Species
- "Menestho truncatula". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 7 November 2011.