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Vexillum jukesii

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Vexillum jukesii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Turbinelloidea
Family: Costellariidae
Genus: Vexillum
Species:
V. jukesii
Binomial name
Vexillum jukesii
(A. Adams, 1853)
Synonyms
  • Mitra jukesii A. Adams, 1853 (original combination)
  • Vexillum (Vexillum) jukesii (A. Adams, 1853)

Vexillum jukesii is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.[1]

Description

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The length of the shell attains 54 mm.

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off Australia (Northern Territory), the Philippines and Vietnam.

References

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  1. ^ Vexillum jukesii (A. Adams, 1853). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 24 April 2010.
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