Malacology
Malacology is the study of mollusks. This includes animals like octopus, snails, slugs, and clams. It is the second largest phylum of animals, making them one of the most successful groups on the planet. There are over 80,000 described species of mollusks with many more left to be discovered. Mullusca is composed of 8 recognized classes including Cephalopoda, Gastropoda, Polyplacophora, Scaphapoda, Monoplacophorans, the Aplacophorans, Caudofoveata and Solenogastres, and Bivalvia.
Meagre Miter
(C. B. Adams, 1845)
Atlantilux exigua
Class:
Order:
Family:
Gastropoda
Neogastropoda
Costellariidae
Image Voucher:
ANSP 477386
Ecological Information
Distribution:
Depth (m):
East Florida to Venezuala
1.5 to 4 meters
Diet:
Carnivore
Habitat:
Marine; Soft substrate and among seagrass
Misc. Facts
Citations
MolluscaBase eds. (2021). MolluscaBase. Vexillum exiguum (C. B. Adams, 1845). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=754516 on 2021-06-23
Rosenberg, G., F. Moretzsohn, and E. F. Garc?a. 29. Gastropoda (Mollusca) of the Gulf of Mexico, Pp. 579?699 in Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico?Origins, Waters, and Biota. Biodiversity. Texas A&M University Press, College Station, Texas.