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Terebratulina unguicula (Carpenter, 1864)
Snake's Head Lamp Shell
Family: Cancellothyrididae
A brief taxonomic history of the Lophophorates

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #62005)

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Distribution of Terebratulina unguicula in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Usually less than 2 cm across. Found in very high densities in Sechelt Inlet below 30 m depth. Shells are often covered with yellow or orange encrusting sponges.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

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(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
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