Daphnella levicallis

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Daphnella levicallis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae.{{WRMS species|433535|Daphnella levicallis Poorman, L., 1983||5 April 2010}}

Description

Daphnella levicallis is a member of the order Neogastropoda. Neogastropoda are mostly gonochoric and broadcast spawners. The embryos grow into planktonic trochophore larvae, then later into juvenile veligers.

Distribution

This species occurs in the Sea of Cortez, Western Mexico.

References

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  • Poorman, L. H. "New Molluscan Species (Gastropoda, Neogastropoda) from the Tropical Eastern Pacific." Veliger 26.1 (1983): 5–9.