Vasum_armatum

<i>Vasum armatum</i>

Vasum armatum

Species of gastropod

Vasum armatum, common name the helmet vase, is a species of medium to large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae. [1]

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Distribution

This marine species occurs off French Polynesia

Shell description

The shell is yellowish white and black, variegated, stained and irregularly banded. The outer lip usually black-bordered within. [2]

References

  1. [1]
    MolluscaBase eds. (2023). MolluscaBase. Vasum armatum (Broderip, 1833). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=594050 on 2023-01-26
  2. [2]
    Tryon (1882), Manual of Conchology IV
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