Afer ignifer
Afer ignifer is a species of large sea snail, marine gastropod mollusc in the family Buccinidae.[2]
| Afer ignifer | |
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| Shell of Afer ignifer (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Buccinidae |
| Genus: | Afer |
| Species: | A. ignifer |
| Binomial name | |
| Afer ignifer Fraussen & Trencart, 2008[1] | |
Description
The shell of Afner ignifer features a triangular crest, down to a hollow, less dense bottom.
Distribution
References
- Fraussen & Trencart (2008). Gloria Maris 47 (3) : 41–47. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- Afer ignifer Fraussen & Trencart, 2008. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 25 April 2010.
- Fraussen K. & Trencart A. 2008. A colourful surprise from Senegal: the discovery of a new Afer (Gastropoda: Buccinidae). Gloria Maris, 47(3): 41-47
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