BIOTIC Species Information for Osilinus lineatus
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| Researched by | Nova Mieszkowska | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| Taxonomy | |||
| Scientific name | Osilinus lineatus | Common name | Thick top shell |
| MCS Code | W177 | Recent Synonyms | Monodonta lineata Trochocochlea lineata Turbo lineatus |
| Phylum | Mollusca | Subphylum | |
| Superclass | Class | Gastropoda | |
| Subclass | Prosobranchia | Order | Archaeogastropoda |
| Suborder | Family | Trochidae | |
| Genus | Osilinus | Species | lineatus |
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| Additional Information | Also commonly known as the toothed top shell. Irregular damage lines may be visible on the shell if the animal has experienced environmental shock or has been attacked by predators. | ||
| Taxonomy References | Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward et al., 1996, Crothers 2001, Desai, 1966, Fretter & Graham, 1977, Graham, 1988, Williamson & Kendall, 1981, | ||
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