Comitas ilariae

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Comitas ilariae
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Apertural view of a shell of Comitas ilariae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Pseudomelatomidae
Genus: Comitas
Species:
C. ilariae
Binomial name
Comitas ilariae
Bozzetti, 1991

Comitas ilariae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pseudomelatomidae, commonly known as turrids and allies. [1] Described in 1991 from specimens found off the Philippines, this species belongs to the genus Comitas , noted for its elongated, turreted shells.

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Description

The shell of Comitas ilariae reaches a length of 70 to 85 mm. [2] [3] It is characterized by a fusiform shape with a tall spire, typical of the genus Comitas. The shell likely features axial ribs and spiral cords, though specific sculptural details are not widely documented in accessible sources. Based on related species, the coloration may include pale brown tones with darker bands or spots, but this remains unconfirmed without direct access to the original description. [4] The spire is estimated to consist of 6 to 8 whorls, aligning with the morphology of other turrids.

Distribution

This marine species is known from waters off the Philippines. [1] [2] Specific details about its depth range or precise localities within the Philippine region are not well-documented in available literature, suggesting a need for further research.

Ecology

As a member of the Pseudomelatomidae family, Comitas ilariae is presumed to be a predatory gastropod, likely feeding on small marine organisms such as polychaete worms or crustaceans, consistent with the feeding habits of turrids. [5] Its habitat may include coral reefs, sandy substrates, or deeper waters off the Philippines, though exact ecological preferences remain unclear due to limited data.

Taxonomy

Comitas ilariae was first described by Luigi Bozzetti in 1991, based on specimens collected from the Philippines. [2] The species is accepted in the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), with no known synonyms recorded. [1] It fits within the broader genus Comitas, which includes other deep-water and shallow-water turrids distributed across the Indo-Pacific.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Comitas ilariae Bozzetti, 1991 . Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species  on 31 March 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Bozzetti, L. (1991). "Comitas ilariae new species from the Philippines". La Conchiglia. 22 (258): 26–28.
  3. ↑ "Comitas ilariae". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  4. ↑ Tucker, J.K. (2004). "Catalog of recent and fossil turrids (Mollusca: Gastropoda)" (PDF). Zootaxa. 682: 1–1295. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.682.1.1.
  5. ↑ Beesley, P.L.; Ross, G.J.B.; Wells, A. (1998). Mollusca: The Southern Synthesis. Fauna of Australia. Vol. 5. CSIRO Publishing. pp. 766–767. ISBN   0643057560.
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