Superfamily Trochoidea Scientific name Cantharidella Rank Genus | ||
Similar Trochidae, Gastropods, Molluscs, Micrelenchus, Notogibbula | ||
Cantharidella is a genus of small sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Trochidae, the top snails.
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Description
This genus consists of small forms with much the aspect of tiny Cantharidus. They are usually polished, narrowly or not perforate. The shell is conical, and elongated.
Distribution
This genus of marine species occurs off India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Australia (New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia).
Species
Species within the genus Cantharidella include:
References
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