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Conus bruguieri

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Conus bruguieri
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus bruguieri Kiener, L.C., 1848
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. bruguieri
Binomial name
Conus bruguieri
Kiener, 1848
Synonyms[2]
  • Conus (Lautoconus) bruguieri Kiener, 1846 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Conus bruguieresi Kiener, 1848 (incorrect subsequent spelling)
  • Conus bruguiersi Kiener, 1846 (spelling variation)
  • Lautoconus bruguieri (Kiener, 1846)

Conus bruguieri is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2][3]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of poisoning humans.

Description

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The size of the shell varies between 22 mm and 38 mm.

Distribution

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This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean off Senegal.

References

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  1. ^ Monnier, E. (2012). "Conus bruguieresi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T192522A2108758. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T192522A2108758.en. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus bruguieri Kiener, 1848. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 26 July 2011.
  3. ^ Tucker J.K. & Tenorio M.J. (2009) Systematic classification of Recent and fossil conoidean gastropods. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 296 pp.
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