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Lyncina vitellus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Milk Spot Cowrie

Chelsea Waters (2014)

 

 

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Summary


Physical Description

Size and Colouration


Shell Morphology


Ecology

Local Distribution and Habitats


Biogeographical Distribution


Crypsis and Defence


Life History & Behaviour

Feeding


Sensory System


Growth and Development


Locomotion


Respiration


Anatomy & Physiology

External Morphology


Anatomy


Evolution & Systematics


Conservation & Threats


References & Links

Conservation & Threats

IUCN Threat Status: Not Assessed

Threats: Like other species within the intertidal zone, they are affected by human activity and pollution. Over harvesting by shell collectors is also a problem (Australian Faunal Directory, 2014). 

Classification

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