Vexillum rubellum is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.[1]
| Vexillum rubellum | |
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| Shell of Vexillum rubellum | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Turbinelloidea |
| Family: | Costellariidae |
| Genus: | Vexillum |
| Species: | V. rubellum
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| Vexillum rubellum (Adams & Reeve, 1850)
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Description
editThe length of the shell attains 28.1 mm.
The turreted shell has a fusiform shape. It has a uniform, delicate rose-tint, and is finely cancellated throughout. The whorls are swollen behind, and attenuated and recurved in front. The columella is four-plaited. The base of the shell slightly contorted and recurved.[2]
Distribution
editThis marine species occurs off the Philippines.
References
edit- ^ a b Vexillum rubellum (Adams & Reeve, 1850). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 24 April 2010.
- ^ Adams, A. & Reeve, L. A. (1848-1850). Mollusca. In A. Adams (ed.), The zoology of the voyage of H.M.S. Samarang, under the command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher, C.B., F.R.A.S., F.G.S., during the years 1843-1846. Reeve & Benham, London, x + 87 pp., 24 pls.
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