Acteon antarcticus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Acteonidae.[1]
| Acteon antarcticus | |
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| Shell of Acteon antarcticus (holotype) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Acteonoidea |
| Family: | Acteonidae |
| Genus: | Acteon |
| Species: | A. antarcticus
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| Binomial name | |
| Acteon antarcticus Thiele, 1912
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Actaeon antarcticus Thiele, 1912 superseded combination | |
Description
editThe shell of Acteon antarcticus is smooth, cylindrical, and oval in shape, with a maximum length of 6.6 mm. It is characterised by fine transverse lines and a long, smooth aperture that tapers slightly at the base. The central region of the shell exhibits distinct folds, while the outer lip is thin and sharp, lacking any thickened margins.
Distribution
editActeon antarcticus is a marine gastropod species found in subantarctic waters, primarily in the Southern Ocean. Its known range includes regions surrounding the subantarctic islands and continental shelf areas near Antarctica. The species inhabits benthic zones at depths ranging from 120 to 340 meters, often occurring in cold, nutrient-rich waters with soft sediment substrates.
References
edit- ^ a b WoRMS. "Acteon antarcticus Thiele, 1912". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- Engl, W. (2012). Shells of Antarctica. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 402 pp.
External links
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