Leptadrillia lucaya

Leptadrillia lucaya
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Drilliidae
Genus: Leptadrillia
Species:
L. lucaya
Binomial name
Leptadrillia lucaya
Fallon, 2016

Leptadrillia lucaya is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Drilliidae.[1]

Description

The length of the shell attains 17 mm. Leptadrillia lucaya is known for its slender and elongated shell, which is typical of the Drilliidae family. The shell's appearance is usually smooth with subtle ridges or grooves that run longitudinally. The coloration of the shell can vary, often featuring earthy tones like light brown or cream, sometimes with darker markings or bands. The aperture, or opening, of the shell is elongated and narrow.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off the Bahamas.

References

  1. ^ a b Bouchet, P. (2016). Leptadrillia lucaya Fallon, 2016. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=872050 on 2016-10-19
  • "Leptadrillia lucaya". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.