Lamp Shells [Lanistes]

Description

Lanistes is a genus of freshwater snails that have a sinistral (left-coiling) shell, which is uncommon among gastropods. While primarily freshwater and not marine, they are included in discussions of ranellids due to historical classification. They inhabit freshwater bodies in Africa, displaying a wide range of shell shapes adapted to various aquatic environments.

Species

Pink Lamp Shell [Terebratulina retusa]

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Common Lamp Shell [Terebratulina septentrionalis]

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Spiny Lamp Shell [Terebratalia transversa]

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Smooth Lamp Shell [Laqueus rubellus]

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Taxonomy