Olividae
Amalda urasima (Kira, 1959)

Amalda urasima


Description

Fusiform, pale brown with brown bands on the shoulder and bottom. Callus of inner lip white, extends from body whorl to apex. Resembles Amalda rubiginosa, but the constriction of body whorl rather strong.

Locality

Japan: Mouth of Tokyo Bay in 80m, Sagami Bay, Aichi, Shikoku, Kyusyu.

Original articles of scientific name

1959 Baryspira urasima Kira, Col. Illust. Shells Japan, ed. 7, p. 80, pl. 31, fig. 3.

Original of Japanese name

1932 Toraichiro Kinoshita

Remarks

This shell has a shape that does not easily get caught in the net. Therefore, it is difficult to collect in Mouth of Tokyo Bay.



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