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Austrocochlea constricta

Constricted Top Shell

Aidan Rintala (2014)

 

 

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Summary


Brief Overview


Physical Description


Appearance


Size


Ecology


Biographical Distribution


Local Habitats and Distribution


Micro-habitats and Associations


Life History


Feeding


Reproductive Biology and Settlement


Anatomy and Physiology


Internal Anatomy


Muscular Foot Tenacity


Evolution & Systematics


Hypothetical 'Generalised Mollusc'


Conservation


Threats


References & Links


References


Additional Readings

Trochidae have a large worldwide distribution throughout tropical, temperate and artic waters (Campbell & Dana, 2012). 



Figure 1: Map of A. Constricta distribution Worldwide (note population in Europe)

Austrocochlea Constricta are an endemic species within Australia, with populations in southern parts of the country. With specimens in New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Southern Queensland. 

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