Nodopelta rigneae
Nodopelta rigneae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Peltospiridae.[2]
| Nodopelta rigneae | |
|---|---|
| Shell of Nodopelta rigneae (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Neomphaliones |
| Order: | Neomphalida |
| Family: | Peltospiridae |
| Genus: | Nodopelta |
| Species: | N. rigneae |
| Binomial name | |
| Nodopelta rigneae Warén & Bouchet, 2001[1] | |
Description
The length of the shell attains 8.7 mm.
Distribution
This marine species was found on the East Pacific Rise.
References
- Warén, A. & Bouchet, P. (2001) Gastropoda and Monoplacophora from hydrothermal vents and seeps; new taxa and records. The Veliger, 44, 116–231.. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- Nodopelta rigneae Warén & Bouchet, 2001. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 11 April 2010.
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