Distribution
Mer du Nord, Manche, Atlantique, Méditerranée
Species sheet
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Turton's wentletrap
Epitonium turtonis (Turton, 1819)
AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticChannel & North
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- Turtons WendeltreppeGerman (Germany)
- Scalaire doréeFrench (France)
- Turtons wenteltrapjeDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- DIDIERLAURENT Sylvie, >SABOURIN Nadine in : DORIS, 24/01/2021: Epitonium turtonis (Turton, 1819), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2875
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 08/06/2023 : Epitonium turtonis (Turton, 1819), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2167
Modification history
- Created by Alain Mayoux on 08/06/2023
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