| Mangelia muiri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Conoidea |
| Family: | Mangeliidae |
| Genus: | Mangelia |
| Species: | M. muiri |
| Binomial name | |
| Mangelia muiri K.H. Barnard, 1958 | |
| Synonyms | |
Mangilia muiriK.H. Barnard, 1958 | |
Mangelia muiri is a species of extremely small sea snail, specifically a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.
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Here are some key facts about Mangelia muiri:
1. *Size*: Mangelia muiri is a tiny snail, typically measuring around 2-3 millimeters in length. 2. *Habitat*: These snails inhabit shallow waters, usually in coral reefs or rocky areas, in tropical and subtropical regions. 3. *Shell*: The shell of Mangelia muiri is slender, elongated, and has a distinctive shape, with a short spire and a long, narrow aperture. 4. *Diet*: As a carnivorous snail, Mangelia muiri feeds on small invertebrates, such as plankton, bristle worms, or other tiny animals. 5. *Distribution*: Mangelia muiri is found in various parts of the world, including the Indo-Pacific region, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean.
Mangelia muiri is an interesting example of the incredible diversity of life in our oceans, with many species still awaiting discovery and study. Mangelia muiri is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae. [1]
