Leptogyra inflata
| Leptogyra inflata | |
|---|---|
| Shell of Leptogyra inflata (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Family: | Melanodrymiidae |
| Genus: | Leptogyra |
| Species: | L. inflata
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| Binomial name | |
| Leptogyra inflata | |
Leptogyra inflata is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Melanodrymiidae.[2][3]
Description
The length of the shell attains 1.32 mm. It has a thin, brownish, multi spiral operculum, with a wide and deep umbilicus.[4]
Distribution
This benthic species occurs off the Fiji Islands at depths between 1,750 to 1,817 metres (5,740 to 5,960 ft).[1]
Etymology
L. inflata is named from the Latin root inflatus, meaning inflated.[4]
References
- ^ a b Molloy, A.; Thomas, E.A. (2021) [24 November 2020]. "Leptogyra inflata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T157732028A157733589. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T157732028A157733589.en. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Hess H., Beck F., Gensler H., Kano Y., Kiel S. & Haszprunar G. (2008). "Microanatomy, shell structure and molecular phylogeny of Leptogyra, Xyleptogyra and Leptogyropsis (Gastropoda: Neomphalida: Melanodrymiidae) from sunken wood ". Journal of Molluscan Studies 74(4): 383–401. doi:10.1093/mollus/eyn030.
- ^ MolluscaBase eds. (2021). MolluscaBase. Leptogyra inflata Warén & Bouchet, 1993. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=536902 on 2021-04-30
- ^ a b Leptogyra inflata Warén A. & Bouchet P. (1993) New records, species, genera, and a new family of gastropods from hydrothermal vents and hydrocarbon seeps. Zoologica Scripta 22: 1-90.. 11 February 2026. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species.