Liratoniella Explained

Liratoniella is a genus of small sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Eatoniellidae.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Liratoniella bicarinata.

Description

The length of the shell attains 2 mm, its diameter 1.26 mm.

Distribution and habitat

This marine species is endemic to New Zealand and occurs off Three Kings Islands.

References

• • Spencer, H.G., Marshall, B.A. & Willan, R.C. (2009). Checklist of New Zealand living Mollusca. Pp 196-219. in: Gordon, D.P. (ed.) New Zealand inventory of biodiversity. Volume one. Kingdom Animalia: Radiata, Lophotrochozoa, Deuterostomia. Canterbury University Press, Christchurch.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Liratoniella sp. . Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa . 2023-08-02 . collections.tepapa.govt.nz.
2. Web site: Liratoniella Ponder, 1965 . 2023-08-02 . World Register of Marine Species.
3. Web site: Liratoniella . 2023-08-02 . Animal Diversity Web.
4. Web site: Liratoniella bicarinata Ponder, 1965 . 2023-08-02 . Ocean Biodiversity Information System.
5. Web site: Liratoniella bicarinata . 2023-08-02 . New Zealand Mollusca.