Clanculus cruciatus (Linnaeus, 1758) - hermaphrodite Main synonym = Trochus cruciatus |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Mollusca / Gastropoda / Vetigastropoda / Trochidae |
Maltese name not known |
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Further Information: Like other Clanculus has a toothed columella which is toothed. Differs from Clanculus jussieui in having granular chords on the surface, and from Clanculus corallinus as it lacks the strong bifid tooth at the base of the columella. |
Special contributor, data input & photos for the Mollusca section courtesy of Owen Mifsud |
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