Moelleriopsis

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Genus of gastropods

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::summary Genus of gastropods ::

|image = Moelleriopsis abyssicola 001.jpg |image_caption = Original drawing with two views of a shell of Moelleriopsis abyssicola |taxon= Moelleriopsis |authority= Bush, 1897 |synonyms_ref = |synonyms =

  • Abyssogyra A.H. Clarke, 1961
  • Molleriopsis (incorrect subsequent spelling) | type_species = Moelleriopsis abyssicola Bush, K.J., 1897 |display_parents= 3

Moelleriopsis is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks unassigned in the superfamily Seguenzioidea.

Description

The small shell of these deep-water species is relatively thin. It is white under a golden brown or olive brown epidermis. It contains few, convex whorls, forming an elevated spire and large body whorl. The suture is distinct. The round and deep umbilicus has a moderate size, showing some of the whorls. The circular aperture is slightly oblique. The peristome is continuous with a thin, sharp edge, appearing thickened within. It is attached to the body whorl only for a short distance.

Species

Species within the genus Moelleriopsis include:

;Species brought into synonymy:

  • Moelleriopsis valvatoides (Jeffreys, 1883): synonym of Skenea valvatoides (Jeffreys, 1883)

References

  • Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180–213
  • Spencer, H.; Marshall. B. (2009). All Mollusca except Opisthobranchia. In: Gordon, D. (Ed.) (2009). New Zealand Inventory of Biodiversity. Volume One: Kingdom Animalia. 584 pp

References

  1. {{WRMS species. 138502. ''Moelleriopsis''. 26 May 2012
  2. [https://archive.org/details/transactionsofco109900conn Transactions of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences, vol. 10, 1899-1900]
  3. {{WRMS species. 141506. ''Moelleriopsis messanensis'' (Seguenza, 1876). 21 April 2010
  4. {{WRMS species. 141507. ''Moelleriopsis normani'' (Dautzenberg & H. Fischer, 1897). 21 April 2010
  5. {{WRMS species. 141508. ''Moelleriopsis richardi'' (Dautzenberg & H. Fischer, 1896). 21 April 2010

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