| Peltospira operculata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Neomphalida |
| Family: | Peltospiridae |
| Genus: | Peltospira |
| Species: | P. operculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Peltospira operculata McLean, 1989 | |
Peltospira operculata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Peltospiridae. [1]
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The operculum, meaning little lid, is a corneous or calcareous anatomical structure like a trapdoor which exists in many groups of sea snails and freshwater snails, and also in a few groups of land snails; the structure is found in some marine and freshwater gastropods, and in a minority of terrestrial gastropods, including the families Helicinidae, Cyclophoridae, Aciculidae, Maizaniidae, Pomatiidae, etc.
Neomphaloidea is a superfamily of deep-sea snails or limpets, marine gastropod mollusks. Neomphaloidea is the only superfamily in the order Neomphalida.
Acrochaete is a genus of marine green algae of the family Ulvellaceae known to live as endoparasites of other algae, although they may eventually be found growing on inorganic substrates, such as rocks.
Corbulidae is a family of very small saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the order Myida.
Luffa operculata is a species of Luffa. It is cultivated for its fruit, which when fully ripe is strongly fibrous and is used as a fibrous scrubbing sponge for household cleaning. The fruit is a capsule with spikes. The fruit is dark-brown when mature. It is also grown in gardens and yards as an ornamental plant. In colder places they can be grown indoors as a houseplant.
Tectonatica is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Naticidae, the moon snails.
The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is a taxonomic database that aims to provide an authoritative and comprehensive list of names of marine organisms.
Acanthamoebidae is a family of single-celled eukaryotes within the group Amoebozoa.
Echinamoebidae is a family of Amoebozoa, containing the genera Echinamoeba and Filamoeba. It was established by Frederick Page in 1975.
Metrosideros operculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia. It usually grows as a shrub to 3 metres in height, or rarely as a small tree to 10 metres. Stems are square in section and covered with silky hairs. The stiff, pointed leaves have a slightly revolute margin and are linear to elliptic in shape. They are 12 to 40 mm long and 3 to 10 mm wide. White, pink or red flowers with 3 petals and between 50 and 120 stamens are produced in axillary inflorescences.
Peltospira delicata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Peltospiridae.
Peltospira lamellifera is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Peltospiridae.
Peltospira is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Peltospiridae.
Cryptonatica is a genus of predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Naticidae, the moon snails.
Corbula is a genus of very small saltwater clams, marine bivalve molluscs in the family Corbulidae, the basket clams.
Syzygium nervosum is a species of Syzygium tree native to tropical Asia, extending as far north as Guangdong and Guangxi in China and as far south as the Northern Territory of Australia. It was previously known as Cleistocalyx operculatus and also known as C. nervosum(DC.) Kosterm., and Eugenia operculataRoxb., 1832. It is a medium-sized tree of about 10 meters in height with pale brown bark and dull green leaves.
Doto eireana is a species of sea slug, a Dendronotid nudibranch, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Dotidae.
Acryptolaria is a genus of hydrozoans in the family Lafoeidae.
Xyris operculata, the tall yellow-eye found in south eastern Australia. Seen in swampy areas, often in heathland. A tufted herb, growing up to 1 metre high.This is one of the many plants first published by Jacques Labillardière, appearing in his Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen in 1805. The specific epithet operculata is derived from Latin. Referring to the hardened tip of the fruiting capsule, which does not divide when the capsule splits, and may be seen being cast aside like a lid.