Marmorofusus brianoi
Species of gastropod
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Marmorofusus brianoi, previously named Fusinus brianoi(2006), is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Fasciolariidae, the spindle snails, the tulip snails and their allies.[2]
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| Marmorofusus brianoi | |
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| Shell of Marmorofusus brianoi (holotype at MNHN, Paris) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Fasciolariidae |
| Genus: | Marmorofusus |
| Species: | M. brianoi |
| Binomial name | |
| Marmorofusus brianoi | |
| Synonyms | |
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Fusinus brianoi Bozzetti, 2006 (priginal combination) | |
Description
The seashell of Marmorofusus brianoi is medium to large size considering its genus, between 122 mm and 170 mm. It is fusiform, broad and massive. Its external colours are composed of a white background with a spiral pattern of brown spots and dashes while the inside is white. The shell's periostracum is thin and brown. The operculum of Marmorofusus brianoi is also brown coloured.[3]
Distribution
This marine species occurs off of the coasts of Madagascar. From the areas of Lavanono to Manantenina.[3]
