Because of its size and distinctive sculpture and morphology, this species is unlikely to be confused with any other protoconch. Rhynchopelta concentrica (pictured at left) is nearly as large, but is quite different in appearance.
Ctenopelta porifera is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Peltospiridae.[1]
The length of the shell attains 10.6 mm.
It is a pioneer species at hydrothermal vents in East Pacific Rise.[2]
Ctenopelta porifera is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Peltospiridae.
