On the identity of Neptunea lyrata (Gmelin, 1791) (Gastropoda: Buccinoidea), with description of Neptunea excelsior sp. nov. from the northern West Pacific
Fraussen, K.; Terryn, Y. (2017). On the identity of Neptunea lyrata (Gmelin, 1791) (Gastropoda: Buccinoidea), with description of Neptunea excelsior sp. nov. from the northern West Pacific. Gloria Maris 56(3): 68-81 In: Gloria Maris. Belgische Vereniging voor Conchyliologie: Deurne. ISSN 0778-4767, more | |
Keywords | Buccinoidea Rafinesque, 1815 [WoRMS]; Gastropoda [WoRMS]; Neptunea Röding, 1798 [WoRMS] Marine/Coastal | Author keywords | GASTROPODA, BUCCINOIDEA, Neptunea, new taxon, Pacifie Ocean, boreal |
Abstract | The original descriptions of Neptunea lyrata (Gmelin, 1791) and its synonyms are compared to the type material stored in NMW and to specimens assigned to this species. N. lyrata is found to be restricted to the North East Pacific, distinct from any of the West Pacific species. The North West Pacifix shells, previously assigned to N. lyrata, are described as Neptunea excelsior sp. nov. |
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