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| Merica undulata | |
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| Shell of Merica undulata | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Cancellariidae |
| Genus: | Merica |
| Species: | M. undulata |
| Binomial name | |
| Merica undulata (G.B. Sowerby II, 1849) | |
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Merica undulata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cancellariidae, the nutmeg snails.[1]
Description
[edit]The size of an adult shell varies between 22 mm and 42 mm, according to Shells of South East Queensland.[2] The shell is solid, and has whorls with round shoulders. It has multiple grooves and spiral ribs, differing morphologically. It is described to have cream or fawn colour, with bands of dark brown blotches at the shoulders. This is the largest and most common of the Cancellariidae in New South Wales. The majority of specimens are not taken alive.[3]
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Distribution
[edit]This marine species is found between Southern Queensland and Western Australia. They are usually found at a depth of 5 metres.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 MolluscaBase eds. (2022). MolluscaBase. Merica undulata (G. B. Sowerby II, 1849). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1459677 on 2022-07-14
- ↑ "Deatils of South East Queensland Shells". www.seqshells.com. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Cancellaria undulata". seashellsofnsw.org.au. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
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