Architectonica karsteni
Species of gastropod
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Architectonica karsteni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Architectonicidae, which are known as the staircase shells or sundials.[1]
| Architectonica karsteni | |
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| Shell of Architectonica karsteni | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Family: | Architectonicidae |
| Genus: | Architectonica |
| Species: | A. karsteni |
| Binomial name | |
| Architectonica karsteni Rutsch, 1934 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Architectonica nobilis karsteni Rutsch, 1934 (original rank) | |
Description
The diameter of the shell attains 35.2 mm, its height 23.7 mm.
Distribution
This marine species can be found off Venezuela.
