Volutoconus grossi
species of mollusc
Volutoconus grossi, common name Gross's volute or McMichael's Volute or Tin Can Bay Volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes.
Distribution
This species is present in Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Queensland).
Description
Shells of Volutoconus grossi can reach a size of 59–175 millimetres (2.3–6.9 in). These moderately large shells are solid, elongate, with rounded apex and small sharp protoconch. Whorls are usually smooth, but sometimes may be axially ribbed. The surface shows four spiral bands of chocolate patches on a cream or salmon or reddish-brown colored background with white tent-shaped markings. Spires are quite elevated. Columella has four plaits. Volutoconus grossi occurs as many different forms in restricted areas.
Habitat
These uncommon sea snails live on sandy substrate at depths of 36 to 216 m.
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