Eulima
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Eulima is a genus of small, ectoparasitic sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Eulimidae. Eulima is the type genus of the family Eulimidae.
Eulima is a genus of small, ectoparasitic sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Eulimidae. Eulima is the type genus of the family Eulimidae. ==Description== The genus appeared early in the Secondary and became abundant in forms during the Tertiary period. The shell is in the form of an elongated, towering spiral, which tapers to a fine point. The aperture is ovate and entire with the peristome incomplete behind. The outer lip is thick and even. According to George Washington Tryon's Manual of Conchology: ==References== Risso A. Histoire naturelle des principales productions de l'Europe Méridionale et particulièrement de celles des environs de Nice et des Alpes Maritimes. Paris, Levrault: Vol. 1: XII + 448 + 1 carta [1826]. Vol. 2: VII + 482 + 8 pl. (fiori) [novembre 1827]. Vol. 3: XVI + 480 + 14 pl. (pesci) [settembre 1827]. Vol. 4: IV + 439 + 12 pl. (molluschi) [novembre 1826]. Vol. 5: VIII + 400 + 10 pl. (altri invertebrati), via biodiversitylibrary.org ==External links== Nomenclator Zoologicus info at ubio.org Warén A. (1984) "A generic revision of the family Eulimidae (Gastropoda, Prosobranchia)". Journal of Molluscan Studies suppl. 13: 1–96. p. 43 Gofas, S.; Le Renard, J.; Bouchet, P. (2001). Mollusca, in: Costello, M. J. et al. (ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 180–213
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