The maximum shell length of this species is up to 90 mm, but it more commonly grows to 70 mm in size.[1]
Euprotomus aurisdianae has a thick and solid shell which has a nearly elliptical contour. The shell has a high pointed spire and an irregular body whorl, ornamented with large knobs and easily distinguishable and divergent ridges. The flaring outer lip has a characteristic posterior expansion, with an aspect similar to that of a spine, that extends itself posteriorly as far as half the length of the apex. Liration is present near the anterior and posterior ends of the outer lip. The inner lip is smooth with a thin callus. The siphonal canal is strongly bent,[1] and the stromboid notch is deep, easily distinguishable.
The shell color can vary from dull cream to pale grey, with irregular darker spots and lines. The ventral callus and inner lip are commonly glossy white. The aperture is rich orange or pink interiorly, and becomes paler towards the outer lip margin.[1]
Distributionedit
This species occurs in the West Pacific, from Japan in the north to northern Queensland, Australia in the south.[2][1] The species Euprotomus aurora, long confused with E. aurisdianae, replaces this species in the Indian Ocean.[3]
Ecologyedit
Habitatedit
Euprotomus aurisdianae is known to live in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones. It dwells in shallow water coral reef areas, such as coral sand, grassy sand flats and dead coral, to a maximum depth of around 10 m.[1]
This sea snail is generally collected for food wherever it is abundant. The shell of Euprotomus aurisdianae is commonly used in shellcraft, and is sold in local markets in the central and northern Philippines.[1]
Referencesedit
^ abcdefPoutiers, J. M. (1998). Gastropods in: FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes: The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific Volume 1. Seaweeds, corals, bivalves and gastropods. Rome, FAO, 1998. page 469.
^Kronenberg, Gijs (12 December 2002). "Revision of Euprotomus Gill, 1870. 3. Description of Euprotomus aurora spec. nov. from the Indian Ocean (Gastropoda, Strombidae)". Vita Malacologica. 1: 55–60. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
External linksedit
"Euprotomus aurisdianae". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
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euprotomus, aurisdianae, common, name, diana, conch, species, small, medium, sized, snail, marine, gastropod, mollusk, family, strombidae, true, conchs, five, views, shell, scientific, classification, domain, eukaryota, kingdom, animalia, phylum, mollusca, cla. Euprotomus aurisdianae common name the Diana conch is a species of small to medium sized sea snail a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae the true conchs Euprotomus aurisdianae Five views of a shell of Euprotomus aurisdianae Scientific classification Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Animalia Phylum Mollusca Class Gastropoda Subclass Caenogastropoda Order Littorinimorpha Family Strombidae Genus Euprotomus Species E aurisdianae Binomial name Euprotomus aurisdianae Linnaeus 1758 Synonyms Strombus aurisdianae Linnaeus 1767 Strombus aratrum Roding 1798 Strombus buris Roding 1798 Strombus chrysostomus Kuroda 1942 Strombus lamarckii Gray 1842 Strombus stiva Roding 1798 Strombus striatogranosus Martens in Mobius 1880 Contents 1 Shell description 2 Distribution 3 Ecology 3 1 Habitat 3 2 Feeding 4 Human uses 5 References 6 External linksShell description editThe maximum shell length of this species is up to 90 mm but it more commonly grows to 70 mm in size 1 Euprotomus aurisdianae has a thick and solid shell which has a nearly elliptical contour The shell has a high pointed spire and an irregular body whorl ornamented with large knobs and easily distinguishable and divergent ridges The flaring outer lip has a characteristic posterior expansion with an aspect similar to that of a spine that extends itself posteriorly as far as half the length of the apex Liration is present near the anterior and posterior ends of the outer lip The inner lip is smooth with a thin callus The siphonal canal is strongly bent 1 and the stromboid notch is deep easily distinguishable The shell color can vary from dull cream to pale grey with irregular darker spots and lines The ventral callus and inner lip are commonly glossy white The aperture is rich orange or pink interiorly and becomes paler towards the outer lip margin 1 Distribution editThis species occurs in the West Pacific from Japan in the north to northern Queensland Australia in the south 2 1 The species Euprotomus aurora long confused with E aurisdianae replaces this species in the Indian Ocean 3 Ecology editHabitat edit Euprotomus aurisdianae is known to live in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones It dwells in shallow water coral reef areas such as coral sand grassy sand flats and dead coral to a maximum depth of around 10 m 1 Feeding edit This species is known to be a herbivore Human uses editThis sea snail is generally collected for food wherever it is abundant The shell of Euprotomus aurisdianae is commonly used in shellcraft and is sold in local markets in the central and northern Philippines 1 References edit a b c d e f Poutiers J M 1998 Gastropods in FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific Volume 1 Seaweeds corals bivalves and gastropods Rome FAO 1998 page 469 Euprotomus aurisdianae Linnaeus 1758 Retrieved through World Register of Marine Species on 23 March 2011 Kronenberg Gijs 12 December 2002 Revision of Euprotomus Gill 1870 3 Description of Euprotomus aurora spec nov from the Indian Ocean Gastropoda Strombidae Vita Malacologica 1 55 60 Retrieved 18 January 2024 External links edit Euprotomus aurisdianae Gastropods com Retrieved 23 March 2011 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Euprotomus aurisdianae amp oldid 1214748059, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
