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Mirachelus galapagensis

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Mirachelus galapagensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Vetigastropoda
Family: Chilodontaidae
Genus: Mirachelus
Species:
M. galapagensis
Binomial name
Mirachelus galapagensis
McLean, 1970

Mirachelus galapagensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Chilodontaidae.[1]

Description

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The height of the shell attains 3.5 mm.

Distribution

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This species occurs in the Pacific Ocean off the Galapagos Islands and off Cocos Island, Costa Rica

References

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  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2012). Mirachelus galapagensis McLean, 1970. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/authority/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=571614 on 2013-04-14
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  • World Register of Marine Species
  • "Mirachelus galapagensis". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.