Anatomidae [Anatomidae]
Description
The Anatomidae are a family of minute sea snails. They are characterized by their small size, with a shell diameter usually less than 5 mm. Their shell is often white or colorless, with a deep slit at the rear. They are typically found on hard substrates in deep waters and have a global distribution.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Wentletraps
Epitoniidae
|
| Genus |
Scissurellids
Cylindriscala
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