Cirsonella [Cirsonella]

Description

Cirsonella is a genus of small, often intricately sculpted, marine gastropods in the family Hanleyidae. These snails are characterized by their conical to slightly turbinated shells, which possess finely detailed radial ribs and spiral ornamentation. Inhabitants of this genus are predominantly found on rocky substrates in deep-sea environments, where they adapt to low-light conditions and feed on detritus and microorganisms.

Species

Southern Hemisphere Gastropod [Cirsonella antarctica]

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Pacific Gastropod [Cirsonella pacifica]

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New Zealand Gastropod [Cirsonella otagoensis]

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Taxonomy