Biology:Eatoniella perforata

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Short description: Species of gastropod


Eatoniella perforata
Eatoniella (Caveatoniella) perforata (Ponder, 1965) (AM MA71249).jpg
Holotype of Eatoniella perforata from Auckland War Memorial Museum
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Littorinimorpha
Family: Eatoniellidae
Genus: Eatoniella
Species:
E. perforata
Binomial name
Eatoniella perforata
(Ponder, 1965)
Synonyms[1]
  • Eatoniella (Caveatoniella) perforata Ponder 1965

Eatoniella perforata is a species of marine gastropod mollusc in the family Eatoniellidae.[1] First described by Winston Ponder in 1965, it is endemic to the waters of New Zealand. Compared to most other Eatoniella species of New Zealand, E. perforata is found in relatively deep water.

Description

Eatoniella perforata has a small, white ovate shell, with four and half whorls. The holotype measured 1.25mm by 0.83mm.[2]

Distribution

The species is endemic to New Zealand.[1] The holotype was collected by W. La Roche from Doubtless Bay, Northland Region, from a depth of 22 metres.[3] The mollusc is found to the north-east of the North Island, in moderately deep water,[2][4] and has also been identified on the Chatham Islands and Auckland Islands.[5][6]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q6783440 entry