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Epitonium replicatum

Epitonium replicatum

Classification

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Janthinoidea is a superfamily of sea snails containing wentletraps (Epitoniidae) and surfing snails (Janthinidae). It includes species that have tethered egg masses, some of which are used for flotation. Phylogeny Molecular evidence supports a tree for Janthinoidea that shows the sequential development of traits for a neustonic life.

Distribution

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