Turbonilla jeffreysii

Turbonilla jeffreysii
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Family:	Pyramidellidae
Genus:	Turbonilla
Species:	T. jeffreysii
Binomial name
	Turbonilla jeffreysii; (Jeffreys, 1848)
Synonyms
	Dunkeria jeffreysii (Jeffreys, 1848); Melania scalaris Philippi, 1836; Odostomia scalaris (Philippi, 1836); Odostomia scalaris var. jeffreysii Jeffreys, 1848; Turbonilla scalaris (Philippi, 1836);

Turbonilla jeffreysii is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Description

The length of the shell varies between 1.8 mm and 6 mm. This species, like others in its genus, is small and slender, characterized by its scalaroid shape. The species typically features numerous whorls, each adorned with fine, intricate patterns or ridges that can vary in appearance among individuals.^[4]

Distribution

This species occurs in the following locations:^[1]

European waters (ERMS scope)
Greek Exclusive Economic Zone
Irish Exclusive economic Zone
Portuguese Exclusive Economic Zone
Spanish Exclusive Economic Zone
United Kingdom Exclusive Economic Zone

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S. (2012). Turbonilla jeffreysii (Jeffreys, 1848). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=141071 on 2012-03-01
^ 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
^ Peñas A. & Rolán E. (1997) La familia Pyramidellidae Gray, 1840 (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Heterostropha) en Africa occidental. 2. Los géneros Turbonilla y Eulimella. Iberus suplemento 3: 1-105. (5 June 1997)
^ "Heterostropha Species of the Turkish Coasts: Anisocycla, Eulimella, Puposyrnola, Syrnola and Turbonilla (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia)". Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

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[WoRMS-1] Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S. (2012). Turbonilla jeffreysii (Jeffreys, 1848). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=141071 on 2012-03-01

[2] 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

[3] Peñas A. & Rolán E. (1997) La familia Pyramidellidae Gray, 1840 (Mollusca, Gastropoda, Heterostropha) en Africa occidental. 2. Los géneros Turbonilla y Eulimella. Iberus suplemento 3: 1-105. (5 June 1997)

[4] "Heterostropha Species of the Turkish Coasts: Anisocycla, Eulimella, Puposyrnola, Syrnola and Turbonilla (Gastropoda, Heterobranchia)". Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences.

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