| Neoterebra armillata | |
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| Shell of Neoterebra armillata | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Conoidea |
| Family: | Terebridae |
| Genus: | Neoterebra |
| Species: | N. armillata |
| Binomial name | |
| Neoterebra armillata (Hinds, 1844) | |
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Neoterebra armillata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Terebridae, the auger snails.
Description
Shells of Neoterebra armillata can reach a length of 25–70 millimetres (0.98–2.76 in). These shells are very variable in color and pattern. Usually they show a dark gray or brown color. The subsutural band is white, with brown spots.
Distribution
This species can be found in the western coast of America, from Lower California to Panama, Peru and in Galapagos.
References
- ^ MolluscaBase eds. (2020). MolluscaBase. Neoterebra armillata (Hinds, 1844). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1415971 on 2020-01-19
- Encyclopedia of life
- ^ "Terebra (Variegata-group) armillata". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- Umberto Aubry Terebra Armillata
- The Annals and magazine of natural history v. 14 (1845)
- Terryn, Y. (2007). Terebridae: A Collectors Guide. Conchbooks & Natural Art. 59pp + plates.
External links
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