Vexillum cosmani
| Vexillum cosmani | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Superfamily: | Turbinelloidea |
| Family: | Costellariidae |
| Genus: | Vexillum |
| Species: | V. cosmani |
| Binomial name | |
| Vexillum cosmani (Kay, 1979) | |
| Synonyms | |
| Vexillum (Costellaria) cosmani Kay, 1979 | |
Vexillum cosmani is a species of small sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae, the ribbed miters.[1] It is a non-broadcast spawner, meaning the species reproduces through internal fertilization and carries the eggs until they are more developed before releasing them.[2] Its life cycle does not include a trocophore stage.
Description
The length of the shell attains 7.9 mm.
Distribution
This marine species can be found in the eastern central Pacific Ocean and French Polynesia.[2] It is mostly found off the coast of Hawaii.[3]
References
- ^ Vexillum cosmani (Kay, 1979). Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 24 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Vexillum cosmani". www.sealifebase.se. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Vexillum cosmani Kay, 1979". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
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