Jujubinus exasperatus (Pennant, 1777) Main synonym = Trochus exasperatus Pennant, 1777 |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Mollusca / Gastropoda / Vetigastropoda / Trochidae |
English name not known Maltese name not known |
Worldwide distribution: Widely distributed along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts up to England. |
Frequency in Malta: Common - Widely distributed along the Maltese coasts and especially common at Marsaxlokk and Pretty Bay. |
Status: Native |
Habitat: Marine - Widely distributed in shallow water among Posidonia. |
Further Information: The largest Jujubinus species reaching up to 13mm in size. Has a conical shape. Has very strong basal cords which are easily visible. Differs from Jujubinus striatus in having less spiral cords usually 4 as shown in one of the photographs. |
Special contributor, data input & photos for the Mollusca section courtesy of Owen Mifsud |
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