Minute Sundials [Rictaxis]

Description

Rictaxis, or minute sundials, is a genus of very small marine gastropods in the family Architectonicidae. The shells of these snails are characterized by their minute size, simple coiling, and lack of distinctive patterning seen in other genera. Minute sundials inhabit a wide range of marine environments, from shallow waters to deeper offshore areas. They are detritivores, feeding on organic particles found in the substrate.

Species

Gibbula ardens [Gibbula ardens]

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Gibbula umbilicalis [Gibbula umbilicalis]

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Gibbula adansoni [Gibbula adansoni]

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Taxonomy