| Sorgenfreispira exilis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Conoidea |
| Family: | Mangeliidae |
| Genus: | Sorgenfreispira |
| Species: | S. exilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Sorgenfreispira exilis (Ardovini, 2004) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
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Sorgenfreispira exilis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae. [1]
The length of the shell attains 3.6 mm, its diameter 1.5 mm. The shell of Sorgenfreispira exilis has a unique shape and structure, contributing to its overall appearance.
The shell is typically smooth and glossy, with a slender and elongated form. It often tapers gradually towards the apex, creating a pointed or conical shape. The whorls of the shell are tightly coiled, forming a spiral pattern. The overall coloration of the shell can vary, but it is commonly found in shades of white, cream, or pale yellow, sometimes with subtle patterns or markings.
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This marine species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco to Angola