Provanna chevalieri is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Provannidae.[2]
| Provanna chevalieri | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Family: | Provannidae |
| Genus: | Provanna |
| Species: | P. chevalieri
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| Binomial name | |
| Provanna chevalieri | |
Description & Characteristics
editProvanna chevalieri is a species of gastropod in the family Provannidae. It is known for its unique shell morphology which includes a slender, elongated shape and distinct patterns.[3]
Habitat & Distribution
editProvanna chevalieri is typically found in hydrothermal vent ecosystems in the deep sea. These environments are characterized by extreme conditions, including high pressure, high temperature, and the presence of toxic chemicals.[4] This species commonly occurs at methane seeps in deep water off the Congo River.[1]
Ecology & Behaviour
editThis species is adapted to survive in harsh deep-sea conditions. It has specialized feeding mechanisms that allow it to utilize the unique resources available in hydrothermal vent habitats.[5]
Discovery and Taxonomy
editProvanna chevalieri was first described by Warén and Bouchet in 1989 based on specimens collected from hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean. Its taxonomic classification has been refined through genetic and morphological studies.[6]
Conservation Status
editCurrently, there is limited information on the conservation status of Provanna chevalieri. However, hydrothermal vent ecosystems face threats from deep-sea mining and climate change, which could impact species like P. chevalieri. [7]
References
edit- ^ a b Warén A. & Bouchet P. (2009). "New gastropods from deep-sea hydrocarbon seeps off West Africa". Deep-Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography 56(23): 2326–2349. doi:10.1016/j.dsr2.2009.04.013
- ^ Provanna chevalieri Warén & Bouchet, 2009. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 5 May 2010.
- ^ "Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers". www.scimagojr.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Warén, Anders; Bouchet, Philippe (November 2019). "New gastropods from deep-sea hydrocarbon seeps off West Africa". Deep Sea Research Part II: Topical Studies in Oceanography. 56 (23): 2326–2349. doi:10.1016/j.dsr2.2009.04.013.
- ^ "Erratum". Journal of Molluscan Studies. 87 (3): 2. September 2021. doi:10.1093/mollus/eyab021. ISSN 0260-1230.
- ^ "Zootaxa". www.mapress.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Betters, Melissa J.; Cordes, Erik E. (12 January 2024). "New records of Provanna (Gastropoda, Provannidae) from the Costa Rica Margin and an identification key for the genus". ZooKeys (1189): 1–32. Bibcode:2024ZooK.1189....1B. doi:10.3897/zookeys.1189.109734. ISSN 1313-2970. PMC 10836654. PMID 38314107.