Conus geographus Linnaeus
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Conus geographus Linnaeus |
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34. Conus geographus Linnaeus View in CoL (Plate III fig. 28)
1758. Conus geographus Linnaeus, Syst. Nat ., ed, 10: 713.
2003. Conus geographus : Subba Rao, Rec. zool. Surv. India, Occ. Paper No., 192: 316, pl.80, fig.6.
Material examined: Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 3 exs. Puducherry- 2 exs. Lakshadweep- 4 exs. Tamil Nadu- 5 exs.
Measurements (in mm): Length: 56.40-78.10 Diameter:
24.80-30.60 Aperture: 45.20-54.10
Distribution: India: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu. Elsewhere: Indo-Pacific.
Remarks: The species can be distinguished by its oblong, thin and inflated shell. It is stained with flesh colour. The spire is concave and slightly canaliculated. It is spirally striated and coroneted with rather prominent tubercles. The apex is rose tinted. This cone is as a dangerous species
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