Eulima acutissima

Eulima acutissima is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Eulimidae. The species is one of a number within the genus Eulima.[1]

Eulima acutissima
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Caenogastropoda
Order: Littorinimorpha
Family: Eulimidae
Genus: Eulima
Species:
E. acutissima
Binomial name
Eulima acutissima
G.B. Sowerby II, 1866
Synonyms
  • Eulima lesbia Angas, 1871
  • Leiostraca acutissima G.B. Sowerby II, 1866
  • Leiostraca lesbia Angas, 1871

Description

The shell measures approximately 13 mm in length.

References
  1. G.B. Sowerby II, 1866. Warén A. (2011). Checklist of Eulimidae. pers. com. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=566022 on 2013-01-24.


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