Lyria sabaensis

Lyria sabaensis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes.[1]

Lyria sabaensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Mollusca
Class:
Gastropoda
(unranked):
clade Caenogastropoda
clade Hypsogastropoda
clade Neogastropoda
Superfamily:
Muricoidea
Family:
Volutidae
Subfamily:
Volutinae
Genus:
Lyria
Subgenus:
Mitraelyria
Species:
L. sabaensis
Binomial name
Lyria sabaensis
Bail, 1993
Synonyms
  • Lyria (Mitraelyria) beauii sabaensis Bail, 1993 (original combination)
  • Lyria (Mitraelyria) sabaensis Bail, 1993· accepted, alternate representation

Description

Lyria sabaensis is a remarkable species of marine gastropod mollusk within the family Volutidae, commonly referred to as volutes. This species possesses a number of distinctive attributes that contribute to its ecological niche and lifestyle:

Body Symmetry:

Lyria sabaensis exhibits dextral coiling, which means that the spiral shell of the snail typically winds to the right.[2]

Cellularity

Like other organisms, Lyria sabaensis is multicellular, with specialized cell types for various functions within its body.[2]

Habitat

These sea snails are primarily found in marine benthic environments, which means they inhabit the seafloor, often at varying depths within the ocean. Their presence is particularly common in these substrate-rich regions.[2]

Locomotion

Lyria sabaensis employs mucus-mediated gliding as its primary mode of movement. The snail secretes a mucous trail, which reduces friction and enables it to glide over the substrate efficiently.[2]

Mineralized Skeleton

The shell of Lyria sabaensis, like many mollusks, contains calcium carbonate. This mineralized skeleton provides structural support and protection to the soft body of the snail.[2]

Reproduction

Lyria sabaensis reproduces through sexual reproduction.[2]

Trophic Guild

These sea snails are considered predators. They feed on other marine organisms, often preying on smaller invertebrates or scavenging on decaying organic matter within their benthic habitat.[2]

Visual System

Lyria sabaensis possesses lens eyes. These eyes likely aid in detecting light and shadow variations, which can be valuable for navigation, identifying potential prey or predators, and maintaining spatial awareness in their complex marine environment.[2]

Distribution

There are two subspecies of Lyria Sabaensis identified by Taxonomists

  • Lyria archeri
  • Lyria sabaensis Bail[3]

References
  1. Lyria sabaensis Bail, 1993. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 25 April 2010.
  2. "Lyria sabaensis Bail 1993 - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. "Molluscabase - Lyria (Mitraelyria) beauii (P. Fischer & Bernardi, 1857)". molluscabase.org. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  • Bail, P., 1993. Le genre Lyria Grey, 1847 (Part II). Xenophora 64: 4-19


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