Melanella compactilis
Melanella compactilis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eulimidae. The species is one of many species known to exist within the genus, Melanella.[1][2]
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| (unranked): | clade Caenogastropoda |
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| Species: | M. compactilis |
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| Melanella compactilis Monterosato, 1884 | |
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Distribution
This species occurs in the following locations:[1]
- European waters (ERMS scope)
- United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone
References
- Monterosato, 1884. Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180-213 (look up in IMIS). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=139835 on 2013-04-01.
- Warén A. (2011). Checklist of Eulimidae. pers. com.
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