Naytia granulosa
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| Apertural view of a shell of Naytia granulosa (museum specimen at Naturalis Biodiversity Center) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Nassariidae |
| Genus: | Naytia |
| Species: | N. granulosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Naytia granulosa (Lamarck, 1822)
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Naytia granulosa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Nassariidae, commonly referred to as the Nassa mud snails or dog whelks.[1]
Description
[edit]Naytia granulosa exhibits a moderately thick and ovate shell. The shell size varies between 16 mm and 34 mm. Its coloration ranges from pale to dark brown, often with distinctive patterns of granular ridges that enhance its structural rigidity. The aperture is ovate, with a sharp outer lip and a siphonal canal that is short but distinct. The shell’s overall structure is adapted to its habitat in muddy and sandy marine environments.[2]
Distribution
[edit]This species occurs in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coasts of Gabon and Angola. Its presence is commonly associated with shallow waters in tropical and subtropical regions, where it inhabits muddy and sandy substrates.[3]
Ecology
[edit]Naytia granulosa is a scavenger, feeding primarily on detritus and decaying organic matter. Its behavior contributes significantly to the ecosystem by aiding in the decomposition process and nutrient recycling in marine sediments. The species is well-adapted to low-oxygen environments often found in muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
[edit]Originally described by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1822 as Terebra granulosa, the species has undergone various taxonomic revisions. Modern molecular studies have clarified its placement within the family Nassariidae, emphasizing its close relationship to other species in the genus Naytia.[4]
Conservation
[edit]While no specific conservation measures are in place for Naytia granulosa, its habitat is vulnerable to threats such as pollution, coastal development, and habitat degradation. Continued monitoring and environmental management in its distribution range are essential for its sustainability.
References
[edit]- ^ a b MolluscaBase eds. (2021). MolluscaBase. Naytia granulosa (Lamarck, 1822). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=876863 on 2021-09-18
- ^ Bernard, P.A. (1984). Coquillages du Gabon [Shells of Gabon]. Pierre A. Bernard: Libreville, Gabon. pp. 140, 75 plates.
- ^ Gofas, S. Gofas, S.; Afonso, J.P.; Brandào, M. (ed.). Conchas e Moluscos de Angola = Coquillages et Mollusques d'Angola. [Shells and molluscs of Angola]. Universidade Agostinho / Elf Aquitaine Angola. p. 140.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list (link) - ^ Galindo, L.A.; Puillandre, N.; Utge, J.; Lozouet, P.; Bouchet, P. (2016). "The phylogeny and systematics of the Nassariidae revisited (Gastropoda, Buccinoidea)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 99: 337–353. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2016.03.019. PMID 27012605.
- Craven, A. E. (1882) Liste d'une collection malacologique provenant de Landana. Ann. Soc. Roy. Malac. Belg. Vol. 17, p. 15-19, pl. II
- Bernard, P.A. (Ed.) (1984). Coquillages du Gabon [Shells of Gabon]. Pierre A. Bernard: Libreville, Gabon. 140, 75 plates pp
- Gofas, S.; Afonso, J.P.; Brandào, M. (Ed.). (s.a.). Conchas e Moluscos de Angola = Coquillages et Mollusques d'Angola. [Shells and molluscs of Angola]. Universidade Agostinho / Elf Aquitaine Angola: Angola. 140 pp
External links
[edit]- Lamarck, [J.-B. M. de. (1822). Histoire naturelle des animaux sans vertèbres. Tome septième. Paris: published by the Author, 711 pp]
- Galindo, L. A.; Puillandre, N.; Utge, J.; Lozouet, P.; Bouchet, P. (2016). The phylogeny and systematics of the Nassariidae revisited (Gastropoda, Buccinoidea). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 99: 337-353
- "Bullia granulosa". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
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