Bursa tuberosissima (Reeve, 1844)
45mm
Bursa
tuberosissima is uncommon
in the Marshalls. It lives primarily in lagoon Halimeda algae patches
at depths of 6-10m, but a few specimens have been found under rocks on lagoon
and seaward reefs. Its body whorl is typically distinctly humped; that and the
orange aperture make this an easily recognized species.
Created 10 August 2010
Updated 12 September 2011
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