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Thetystrombus latus
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
9259715
Area
Naturalia
Title
Thetystrombus latus
Method of conservation
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Weight
g
Dimensions
x x cm
Details
Variable in shell shape. This is the only Strombidae species that occurs in West Africa. Can reach dimensions of 160+ mm. Several shape names have been introduced, but are unavailable according to ICZN rules. Shown is the form in which the species is described.
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Variabel in schelpvorm. Dit is de enige Strombidae soort die voorkomt in West Afrika. Kan afmetingen bereiken van 160+ mm. Verschillende vorm namen zijn geïntroduceerd, maar zijn unavailable volgende de ICZN regels.
Getoond is de vorm waar de soort aan beschreven is.