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Grooved helmet
Semicassis granulata (Born, 1778)
AnimalsClearly visible spiral shell not covered by the mantle
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanGuadeloupeMartinique
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Scotch bonnetBritish English
- Helm-Schnecke MittelmeerGerman (Germany)
- Casco acanaladoEuropean Spanish
- Casque granuleuxFrench (France)
- Casque canneléFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- LAMARE Véronique, LE GRANCHÉ Philippe, MÜLLER Yves in : DORIS, 12/02/2022 : Semicassis granulata (Born, 1778), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/682
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 07/06/2023 : Semicassis granulata (Born, 1778), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/317
Modification history
- Created by Alain Mayoux on 06/06/2023
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