species: Lyncina lynx in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Lyncina lynx


©Barbara Banks: Lyncina lynx at Yonge Reef Queensland

©Barbara Banks: Lyncina lynxYonge Reef Queensland

©Barbara Banks: Lyncina lynx at Lizard Island

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Order Littorinimorpha
Family Cypraeidae
Genus Lyncina
Species Lyncina lynx
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Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

Distinctive colour pattern as shown, including bright orange between the teeth in the shell aperture. Wilson (1993) notes that the shells of this species are very variable in size, shape and colouring.

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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References

  • Robertson, R. (1981). List of shell-bearing mollusks observed and collected at Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Tryonia, 4: 1-32. LIRS catalog number 403.
  • Wilson, B. (1993). Australian Marine Shells Odyssey Publishing, Kallaroo, Western Australia.