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Melanella otakauica (Dell, 1956)

Specimen | Part of Molluscs collection

M.009685; Balcis otakauica Dell, 1956; holotype (apertural)

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Scientific nameMelanella otakauica (Dell, 1956)
Type statusholotype
PhylumMollusca
ClassGastropoda
FamilyEulimidae
GenusMelanella
Collected byMV Alert, 1954-03-28
Location collectedNew Zealand, NE of Otago Peninsula, Karitane Canyon
Registration numberM.009685
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Location collected
5 km
Note: Location of pins are indicative only.

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