Conus axelrodi

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Conus axelrodi
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus axelrodiWalls, J.G., 1978
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Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. axelrodi
Binomial name
Conus axelrodi
Walls, 1978
Synonyms [2]
  • Conus (Strategoconus) axelrodiWalls, 1978 accepted, alternate representation
  • Rolaniconus axelrodi(Walls, 1978)

Conus axelrodi, common name Axelrod's 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.

Conus axelrodi Walls, J.G., 1978 Conus axelrodi 3.jpg
Conus axelrodiWalls, J.G., 1978

Description

The size of the shell varies between 10 mm and 20 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Southern Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Taiwan

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References

  1. ↑ Kohn, A. (2013). "Conus axelrodi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2013: e.T192482A2102242. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192482A2102242.en . Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 Conus axelrodi Walls, 1978 . Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species  on 27 March 2010.


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