Adinus

{{Short description|Genus of gastropods}}

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|authority = H. Adams & A. Adams, 1853

|type_species= Bullia truncata Reeve, 1846

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  • Bullia (Adinus) H. Adams & A. Adams, 1853
  • Pseudostrombus (Adinus) H. Adams & A. Adams, 1853 ·

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Adinus is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Nassariidae, the Nassa mud snails or dog whelks.{{Cite web |title=WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Adinus H. Adams & A. Adams, 1853 |url=https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=754494 |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=www.marinespecies.org}}

Description

The subulate shell is spirally striated. The columella is abruptly truncate at its base. The inner lip is corrugated, with a callosity at hind part. The outer lip is grooved internally, externally marginated. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/3782650 Adams, H. & Adams, A. (1853-1858). The genera of Recent Mollusca; arranged according to their organization. London, van Voorst. Vol. 1: xl + 484 pp.; vol. 2: 661 pp.; vol. 3: 138 pls.]

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