Cominella virgata is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cominellidae.[1]
| Cominella virgata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Cominellidae |
| Genus: | Cominella |
| Species: | C. virgata |
| Binomial name | |
| Cominella virgata | |
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Distribution
This marine species is endemic to New Zealand.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Taxonomy
A subspecies, Cominella virgata brookesi Powell, 1952 was formerly recognized,[4][5] but the taxon was demonstrated to be genetically indistinguishable from C. virgata virgata.[7]
Habitat
This species inhabits the mid to low tidal zones and prefers areas where there is less sediment.[8] It can be observed in tide pools, sheltering in crevices or underneath rocks.[8] It has an affinity for Neptune's Necklace and Coralline algae species.[8]
References
Media related to Cominella virgata at Wikimedia Commons
