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Conus bruuni

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Conus bruuni
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus bruuni Powell, A.W.B., 1958
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Superfamily: Conoidea
Family: Conidae
Genus: Conus
Species:
C. bruunii
Binomial name
Conus bruunii
(Powell, 1958)
Synonyms[2]
  • Afonsoconus bruuni (Powell, 1958)
  • Conus (Afonsoconus) bruuni Powell, 1958 · accepted, alternate representation
  • Conus (Dauciconus) bruuni Powell, 1958
  • Asprella bruuni (Powell, 1958)

Conus bruuni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[2]

These snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

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The size of the shell varies between 33 mm and 61 mm.

Distribution

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This marine species occurs off New Zealand (Kermadec Islands) and off New Caledonia.

References

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  1. ^ Bouchet, P. (2013). "Conus bruuni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T192489A2103090. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T192489A2103090.en. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Conus bruuni Powell, 1958. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
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