Bela keepingi

Bela keepingi
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Mangeliidae
Genus:	Bela
Species:	B. keepingi
Binomial name
	Bela keepingi; Etheridge & Bell, 1898
Synonyms
	† Bela neerlandicaBeets 1946; † Mangelia keepingi(Etheridge & Bell. 1898); † Mangelia (Mangelia) keepingi forma keepingi(Etheridge & A. Bell, 1898) forma consimilis(Harmer); † Pleurotoma keepingiEtheridge & Bell, 1898 (original combination); † Raphitoma keepingi(Etheridge & Bell, 1898);

Last updated July 01, 2025

Bela keepingi is an extinct species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.^[1] This species was first described by Etheridge and Bell in 1898. Bela keepingi is known for its distinct shell morphology and its occurrence in specific marine environments during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs.

Description

The shell of Bela keepingi is relatively small, with a length that can reach up to 6.6 mm and a diameter of about 2.2 mm. The shell is characterized by its elongated, fusiform shape and intricate patterns. The surface of the shell is adorned with fine spiral ridges and grooves, which add to its intricate appearance. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared.

Distribution

This extinct marine species was found in the Pliocene and Pleistocene strata in Cornwall, Great Britain, and in Belgium. These regions are known for their rich marine biodiversity and complex oceanographic conditions during these geological periods.

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Mangeliidae
Genus: Bela
Species: B. keepingi

References

↑ R. Marquet, The Pliocene turrid gastropods of Belgium. Part 1: Drilliidae, Turridae, Conidae (genus Bela); BULLETIN VAN HET KONINKLIJK BELGISCH INSTITUUT VOOR NATUURWETENSCHAPPEN, AARDWETENSCHAPPEN. 67: 119-151. 1997

Etheridge, R. & Bell, A., 1898. On the pliocene beds at St. Erth. Transactions of the Geological Society of Cornwall, 12: 111-166.

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[1] R. Marquet, The Pliocene turrid gastropods of Belgium. Part 1: Drilliidae, Turridae, Conidae (genus Bela); BULLETIN VAN HET KONINKLIJK BELGISCH INSTITUUT VOOR NATUURWETENSCHAPPEN, AARDWETENSCHAPPEN. 67: 119-151. 1997

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