Gibbula philberti (Recluz, 1843) - hermaphrodite Main synonym = Trochus philberti |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Mollusca / Gastropoda / Vetigastropoda / Trochidae |
Maltese name not known |
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Further Information: Reaches up to 11mm in size. It has a deep umbilicus. The characteristic sculpture of 3-4 unequal chords showing more than the rest identifies this species. A similar species is the much rarer Gibbula leucophaea which has numerous thin cords (7-9) and has a flat base. |
Special contributor, data input & photos for the Mollusca section courtesy of Owen Mifsud |
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