Morphology
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This group is quite angular in appearance and has the lines beginning on a raised platform at the base of the shell. In this form the lines become indistinct for most of the shell. The aperture is slightly flared and has a narrow rim. We believe this morphotype corresponds to Echinopelta fistula, which has the same raised platform on the base (see SEM photo above).
Size
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Size under dissecting microscope: 210-220µm
Size under compound microscope:
200, 205, 210µm
Echinopelta fistulosa: Brief Summary
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Echinopelta fistulosa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Peltospiridae.
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Habitat
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hydrothermal vents and seeps
Warén A. & Bouchet P. (2001). Gastropoda and Monoplacophora from hydrothermal vents and seeps new taxa and records. The Veliger, 44(2): 116-231
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