Melanodrymia galeronae
| Melanodrymia galeronae | |
|---|---|
| Shell of Melanodrymia galeronae (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Vetigastropoda |
| Family: | Melanodrymiidae |
| Genus: | Melanodrymia |
| Species: | M. galeronae
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanodrymia galeronae | |
Melanodrymia galeronae is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Melanodrymiidae.[3]
Description
The length of the shell attains 3 millimetres (0.12 in). It is spirallic in shape.
Distribution
This benthic marine species occurs on the East Pacific Rise. It found at depths between 2,600 to 2,845 metres (8,530 to 9,330 ft), near hydrothermal vents.[1][2]
Etymology
M. galeronae is named after Joëlle Galéron, a chief scientist at IFREMER on the NODINAUT, an oceanographic cruise ship.[2][4]
References
- ^ a b Hanson, N.; Thomas, E.A (15 February 2021). "Melanodrymia galeronae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021 e.T157867391A157867495. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T157867391A157867495.en. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ a b c Warén, A. & Bouchet, P. (2001) Gastropoda and Monoplacophora from hydrothermal vents and seeps; new taxa and records. The Veliger, 44, 116–231.. World Register of Marine Species, Retrieved 11 April 2010.
- ^ Melanodrymia galeronae Warén & Bouchet, 2001. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 11 April 2010.
- ^ GALERON Joëlle (2004) NODINAUT cruise, RV L'Atalante, https://doi.org/10.17600/4010060