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Record 1 1989-08-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crustaceans
DEF

Any of numerous small marine gastropod mollusks (family Columbellidae) with oval to conical shells that have a high lustre and brilliant coloring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Crustacés
CONT

Les quelques 400 espèces de columbelle (famille des Columbellidae) varient en longueur de 0,25 à 2,5 cm.

Spanish

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