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Conus barthelemyi

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Conus barthelemyi
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus barthelemyi Bernardi, M., 1861
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C. barthelemyi
Binomial name
Conus barthelemyi
Bernardi, 1861
Synonyms[1]

Conus paradiseus Shikama, 1977

Conus barthelemyi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

Distribution

This is an Indian oceanReunion island species.

References

  1. ^ a b Conus barthelemyi Bernardi, 1861. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.