Turbonilla montoyai is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.[2]
| Turbonilla montoyai | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Family: | Pyramidellidae |
| Genus: | Turbonilla |
| Species: | T. montoyai
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| Binomial name | |
| Turbonilla montoyai Peñas & Rolán, 2010[1]
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Typically found in the shallow waters of the Caribbean and parts of Central America, this small sea snail inhabits sandy substrates and seagrass beds, where it likely feeds on microorganisms and detritus using a specialized proboscis.
The coloration of Turbonilla montoyai generally features white and cream or pale yellow hues, sometimes accented with darker markings. Like other members of its family, it reproduces by laying eggs in gelatinous masses, which develop into larval forms.
While specific conservation data on T. montoyai may be limited, marine gastropods often face threats from habitat degradation and climate change, making awareness and conservation efforts crucial for preserving this and similar species in their natural ecosystems.
Description
editThe shell grows to a length of 4 mm.
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Distribution
editThis species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off the Solomons, New Caledonia and Vanuatu.
References
edit- ^ Peñas A. & Rolán E. (2010) Deep water Pyramidelloidea of the Tropical South Pacific: Turbonilla and related genera. In: Gofas S. (ed.) Tropical Deep Sea Benthos 26. Mémoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle 200:1-436.. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ Bouchet, P. (2010). Turbonilla montoyai Peñas & Rolán, 2010. In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) World Marine Mollusca database. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=475417 on 2012-04-21
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