Clypeola (gastropod)
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| Genus: | Clypeola J.E. Gray, 1868
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| Clypeola tenuis Gray 1867
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Clypeola is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Calyptraeidae, the slipper snails, Chinese hat snails and cup-and-saucer snails.[2]
This genus is considered a synonym of Sigapatella Lesson, 1831 [2]
Species[edit]
Species within the genus Clypeola include:
- Clypeola hedleyi (Smith, 1915): synonym of Sigapatella hedleyi (Smith, 1915) [3]
- Clypeola tenuis Gray 1867 - New Zealand : synonym of Sigapatella tenuis (Gray, 1867)
References[edit]
- ^ Clypeola on clade.ansp.org
- ^ a b Bouchet, P. (2012). Clypeola. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=597430 on 2012-05-15
- ^ Clypeola hedleyi on www.sydneyshellclub.net
External links[edit]
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