Conus algoensis

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Conus algoensis
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus algoensisSowerby, G.B. I, 1834
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. algoensis
Binomial name
Conus algoensis
G. B. Sowerby I, 1834
Synonyms [2]
  • Conus (Sciteconus) algoensisG. B. Sowerby I, 1834 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Conus algoensis agulhasiCoomans, Moolenbeek & Wils, 1980
  • Conus danieliCrosse, 1858
  • Conus jaspideusKiener, 1845 (invalid: junior homonym of Conus jaspideus Gmelin, 1791)
  • Conus scitulusReeve, 1849
  • Sciteconus algoensis(G. B. Sowerby I, 1834)

Conus algoensis, common name the algoa cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies. [2]

Contents

Like all species within the genus Conus , these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

There are four subspecies :

Description

The size of the shell varies between 12 mm and 60 mm. The thin shell is smooth,. It has a chestnut-brown color, with one or two bands of longitudinal white markings. The spire is articulated with white and brown. [4]

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the south coast of South Africa.

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References

  1. ↑ Veldsman, S.G. (2013). "Conus algoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013: e.T192338A2076673. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192338A2076673.en . Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 Bouchet, P.; Rosenberg, G. (2015). Conus algoensis. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=225448 on 2015-06-27
  3. ↑ Rosenberg, G.; Bouchet, P. (2013). Conus algoensis Sowerby I, 1834. Accessed though: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=225448 on 2013-11-01
  4. ↑ G.W. Tryon (1884) Manual of Conchology, structural and systematic, with illustrations of the species, vol. VI; Philadelphia, Academy of Natural Sciences
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