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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

Evolution & Systematics

The various species of topshell snails (Figure 9) and their relationship is poorly known yet. Even with its wide distribution around the world, their phylogeny is confused and different authors still grouping distinct species together (Hickman, 1998 apud Donald, K. M., et al, 2005)
Figure 9. Differents species of snails from the family Trochidae.

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