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Astele similaris (Reeve 1863)

Astele similaris

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Astele similaris is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.[2]

Description

The height of the shell varies between 22 mm and 35 mm.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Central Indo-West Pacific.

Drawing with two views of a shell of Astele similaris

Notes

Additional information regarding this species:[2]

  • Taxonomic remark: Some authors place this taxon in the subgenus Astele (Astele)

References

  1. ^ Reeve, Conch. Icon., f. 32a, b.
  2. ^ a b c Rosenberg, G. (2012). Astele similaris (Reeve, 1863). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=467149 on 2012-12-07

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Astele similaris: Brief Summary

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Astele similaris is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Calliostomatidae.

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