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| Quasimitra structilis | |
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| Shell of Quasimitra structilis (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Mitridae |
| Subfamily: | Mitrinae |
| Genus: | Quasimitra |
| Species: | Q. structilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Quasimitra structilis (Herrmann & Salisbury, 2013) | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Mitra structilis Herrmann & Salisbury, 2013 | |
Quasimitra structilis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk, in the family Mitridae, the miters or miter snails.[1]
Description
[edit]External Shell and Structure
[edit]The length of the shell attains 14 mm. The shell is fusiform and has a high spire and a short siphonal canal. Photos of Q. structilis specimens show one gently rounded large body whorl with approximately 6 slightly convex whorls comprising the conical spire of the shell. Between whorls there is an abrupt suture. The shell is primarily a rust orange color with axial bands of inconsistent cuboid white beads. The whorls of the protoconch are almost entirely white. 3-4 columellar folds are visible through the aperture opening. The aperture is lanceolate, coming to a point at the anal sulcus.[2]
Live Snail
[edit]Miter snails possess a rachiglossate (having three denticles)[3] radula, which is used for acquiring prey. They also have an elongated proboscis and a large foot.[4]
Distribution and Habitat
[edit]This marine species occurs off the Austral Islands, French Polynesia. The depth of only one specimen is documented, at around 925 meters below the surface.[5] Q. structilis is a marine benthic species.[6]
Life Habits
[edit]Diet
[edit]Q. structilis is a predator.[7]
Reproduction
[edit]This species reproduces sexually.[6]
Locomotion
[edit]Q. structilis moves by mucus mediated gliding.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 MolluscaBase (2018). Quasimitra structilis (Herrmann & Salisbury, 2013). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1060516 on 2019-01-04
- ↑ "Quasimitra structilis - Gastropods by Eddie Hardy". conchology.be. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Gastropod - Mollusks, Shells, Taxonomy | Britannica". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Mitre Snails (Family Mitridae)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Occurrence Detail 1019693857". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- 1 2 3 "Quasimitra structilis (Herrmann & R. Salisbury 2013) data - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Quasimitra structilis (Herrmann & R. Salisbury, 2013)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- Herrmann M. & Salisbury R.A. (2013) Three new Mitridae (Gastropoda) from French Polynesia with a new record for Mitra cernohorskyi (Rehder & Wilson, 1975). Conchylia 44(1-2): 31-43.
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