Conus deynzerorum

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Conus deynzerorum
File:Conus deynzerorum 1.jpg
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus deynzerorum Petuch, E.J., 1995
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Clade: Caenogastropoda
Clade: Hypsogastropoda
Clade: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. deynzerorum
Binomial name
Conus deynzerorum
Petuch, 1995
Synonyms[1]
  • Conus (Dauciconus) deynzerorum Petuch, 1995 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Purpuriconus deynzerorum (Petuch, 1995)
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Conus deynzerorum is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Caribbean Sea off Mexico.

Description

The maximum recorded shell length is 13.5 mm.[2]

Habitat

Minimum recorded depth is 3 m.[2] Maximum recorded depth is 3 m.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Conus deynzerorum Petuch, 1995.  Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Welch J. J. (2010). "The "Island Rule" and Deep-Sea Gastropods: Re-Examining the Evidence". PLoS ONE 5(1): e8776. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0008776.

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