Purpuradusta minoridens
Purpuradusta minoridens, common name : the small-toothed cowry, is a species of tropical sea snail, a cowry, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae.[1]
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Description
The shell of this species is white in color with orange-yellow dots, and it has a reddish-purple tip.
Distribution
The species is found in the Philippines, South West Pacific; Japan, Samoa and South East Africa
References
- Moretzsohn, F. (2012). Purpuradusta minoridens. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=597615 on 2012-07-15
- Steyn, D.G. & Lussi, M. (1998) Marine Shells of South Africa. An Illustrated Collector’s Guide to Beached Shells. Ekogilde Publishers, Hartebeespoort, South Africa, ii + 264 pp. page(s): 66
External links
- Cypraea minoridens image
- Gastropods.com : Purpuradusta minoridens + photos
- On-line articles with Cypraea minoridens in the HAWAIIAN SHELL NEWS (1960-1994)
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