Vexillum kuiperi

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Vexillum kuiperi
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Shell of Vexillum kuiperi (paratype at MNHN, Paris)
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Family: Costellariidae
Genus: Vexillum
Species:
V. kuiperi
Binomial name
Vexillum kuiperi
Turner, 2006 [1]

Vexillum kuiperi is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters. [2] This genus is not monophyletic, instead it contains 80% of costellariid diversity [3]

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Description

The length of the shell attains 7 mm. The color of the shell is typically a reddish orange and cream striped shell. The Vexillum species produces a complex venoms dominated by highly diverified short cysteine-rich peptides, vexitoxins, related to conotoxins.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off Guam and New Caledonia. They are typically found in an aquatic environment, spcecifically in tropical and temperate seas. [3] These specimens are rare in Kwajalein. They are found under rocks or in caves at night. They are also found at seaward reefs at depths of 13-20cm. [4]

Related Research Articles

Pseudolilliconus kuiperi is a predatory species of sea snail. Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. P. kuiperi are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

<i>Vexillum antonellii</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum antonellii is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.which is a group of snails that are commonly known as "tulip snails". Vexillum antonellii is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to the Solomon Islands. It typically inhabits coral reefs and other hard-bottom substrates at depths of 10-60 meters.

<i>Vexillum concentricum</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum concentricum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum cookorum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum daedalum</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum daedalum, common name the costellate mitre shell, is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum delicatum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum deshayesii</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum deshayesii is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum macandrewi</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum macandrewi is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum charlesi is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum leucodesma</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum leucodesma is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum thila is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum torotortum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters. This species is known for its beautifully patterned shell and is found in the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific Ocean.

<i>Vexillum citrinum</i> Species of gastropods

Vexillum citrinum, common name : the Queen Mitre, is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum dennisoni</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum dennisoni, common name : the Dennison's mitre, is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum gruneri</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum gruneri is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum chocotinctum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

Vexillum kimiyum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum rusticum</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum rusticum, common name the rustic mitre, is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Vexillum sinuosum</i> Species of gastropod

Vexillum sinuosum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.

<i>Pusia</i> Genus of gastropods

Pusia is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Costellariidae.

References

  1. ↑ Turner. 2006. Basteria Supplement: Suppl 3 Pages: 89–95. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 24 April 2010.
  2. ↑ Vexillum kuiperi Turner, 2006 . Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species  on 24 April 2010.
  3. 1 2 "Genus Vexillum". iNaturalist. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  4. ↑ "Vexillum kuiperi Marshall Islands". www.underwaterkwaj.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.


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