Gibbula adansoni [Gibbula adansoni]
Description
Gibbula adansoni, commonly known as Adanson's Sundial, is a species of sea snail. It has a small, conical shell that is finely ribbed and spiraled. The shell typically measures 5-6 mm in height and 6-7 mm in diameter. It is characterized by its yellowish-brown color. This species is found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the Canary Islands.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Architectonicoidea
Architectonicoidea
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| Family |
Sundials
Architectonicidae
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| Genus |
Minute Sundials
Rictaxis
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