Conus vulcanus

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Conus vulcanus
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Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus vulcanusTenorio, M.J. & C.M.L. Afonso, 2004
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. vulcanus
Binomial name
Conus vulcanus
Tenorio & Afonso, 2004
Synonyms [2]
  • Africonus vulcanus(Tenorio & Afonso, 2004)
  • Conus miguelfiaderoi(Cossignani & Fiadeiro, 2015)
  • Conus (Lautoconus) vulcanusTenorio & Afonso, 2004 · accepted, alternate representation

Conus vulcanus 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.

Description

   The shell has a distinctive, intricate pattern with a smooth and glossy surface that can grow up to 13cm (about 5 inches). It resembles a fine net or lattice. The colors can range from golden brown to yellowish with white or cream-colored markings. The aperture (opening) of the shell is narrow and elongated, running almost the entire length of the shell. The shell have various toxins designed to interfere with a victim's nervous system and operates by joining itself to specific cell surface receptors (glycoproteins) and ion channels [3]

Distribution

This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean on the coast of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Tenorio, M.J. (2012). "Conus vulcanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2012: e.T192596A2124639. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192596A2124639.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 Conus vulcanus Tenorio & Afonso, 2004 . Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species  on 9 December 2018.
  3. ↑ "Cone shell | Toxic Venom, Mollusk & Predators | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 8 September 2024.


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