Inodrillia dalli
species of mollusc
Inodrillia dalli is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Horaiclavidae.
It was previously included within the family Drilliidae and then in Turridae.
Description
The length of the shell varies between 15 mm and 27 mm.
This species, recognizable by its large blunt tip and brownish livid streaks or tint, is notably variable. The ribs much stronger than in the typical form, and closer set; they even undulate the fasciole a little.
Distribution
This marine species occurs from New Jersey to Florida, US.
References
Verrill, Trans. Conn. Acad., V. p. 451, pl. 57
External links
Rosenberg G., Moretzsohn F. & García E. F. (2009).
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