Melanodrymia brightae

Melanodrymia brightae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Vetigastropoda
Family: Melanodrymiidae
Genus: Melanodrymia
Species:
M. brightae
Binomial name
Melanodrymia brightae
Warén & Bouchet, 1993

Melanodrymia brightae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Melanodrymiidae.[2]

Distribution

This benthic marine species is found in the pacific northeast at depths of 1,540 to 3,300 metres (5,050 to 10,830 ft) near hydrothermal vents.[1]

Etymology

M. brightae is named after Carole F. Bright.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Hanson, N.; Thomas, E.A (14 January 2021). "Melanodrymia brightae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 14 January 2021 e.T157867387A157867490. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T157867387A157867490.en. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b Melanodrymia brightae Warén & Bouchet, 1993. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 11 April 2010.


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