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Lambis lambis (Linaeus 1758)

Spider Conch


 Jarrad Oxley (2011)


 

 

Fact Sheet

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Overview

Brief Summary


Distribution


Physical Description

Size


Sexual Dimorphism


Identification Resources


Ecology

Local Distribution and Habitats


Crypsis


Life History & Behaviour

Feeding


Locomotion


Strength During Locomotion (Report)


Righting


Reproduction and Development


Evolution & Systematics

Fossil History


Phylogenetics


Morphology and Physiology

Shell Morphology


Body Morphology


Internal Anatomy


Conservation

Trends


Threats


References & More Information

Acknowledgements


References

Identification Resources

 

The most distinguishable characteristic of spider conchs is their flared outer lip, which made up of six hollow marginal digitations.

An effective and user friendly resource for identifying gastropod species is Gastropod seashells identification guide. It can be viewed at http://www.seashells.org/gastropodseashells.html.

Also, 'The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific, vol. 1' is another helpful resource.

Classification

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