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Trochus stellatus (Gmelin, 1791)

Topshell

Patricia Galvao Santos Reis (2013)

 

 

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Summary


Physical Description


Ecology


Behaviour


Life History, Anatomy & Physiology


Evolution & Systematics


Biogeographic Distribution


Conservation & Threats


References & Links

Conservation & Threats

A huge number of gastropods have beautiful shell, and the collections and sale of these shells as gifts might be a threat for these animals (Apte, D.;2004). As slow moving organisms, they are also more susceptible to disturbance and pollutants (Gray, J. S., et al, 1988), and can shows the effect of it after a few time (Rahman, S. and Barkati, S.; 2004).

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