Mangelia muiri
Species of gastropod
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Mangelia muiri is a species of extremely small sea snail, specifically a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.[1]
| Mangelia muiri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Conoidea |
| Family: | Mangeliidae |
| Genus: | Mangelia |
| Species: | M. muiri |
| Binomial name | |
| Mangelia muiri K.H. Barnard, 1958 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Mangilia muiri K.H. Barnard, 1958 | |
They are an interesting example of the incredible diversity of life in the ocean, with many species still awaiting discovery and study.
Description
Diet
As carnivorous snails, Mangelia muiri feed on small invertebrates, such as plankton, bristle worms, or other tiny animals.
Distribution
These snails inhabit shallow waters, usually in coral reefs or rocky areas, or tropical and subtropical regions. Mangelia muiri are found in various parts of the world, including the Indo-Pacific region, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. They are also found off of Still Bay, South Africa.