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Gibberula modica

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Gibberula modica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Family: Cystiscidae
Subfamily: Cystiscinae
Genus: Gibberula
Species:
G. modica
Binomial name
Gibberula modica
Gofas & Fernandes, 1988[2]

Gibberula modica is a species of minute sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cystiscidae,[3] (previously placed in the family Marginellidae).

Description

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The shell size is 3 millimeters long, decorated with sandy yellows, browns, and whites. The opening is white, and the sides of the opening are ridged.[4]

Distribution

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This marine species is endemic to São Tomé and Príncipe.

References

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  1. ^ Gasgoigne, A. (1996). "Gibberula modica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996: e.T9176A12967068. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T9176A12967068.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Gofas, S.; Fernandes, F. (1988). "The marginellids of São Tomé, West Africa". Journal of Conchology. 33 (1): 1–30, pls. 1-2. page(s): 25-27, pl. 2 B.
  3. ^ Gibberula modica Gofas & Fernandes, 1988. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 10 December 2018.
  4. ^ [1]. gastropods.com. Retrieved on 20 August 2020.
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