Conus papilliferus

Conus papilliferus
Apertural and abapertural views of shell of Conus papilliferus Sowerby, G.B. I, 1834
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Mollusca
Class:	Gastropoda
Subclass:	Caenogastropoda
Order:	Neogastropoda
Superfamily:	Conoidea
Family:	Conidae
Genus:	Conus
Species:	C. papilliferus
Binomial name
Conus papilliferus G. B. Sowerby I, 1834
Synonyms[1]
Conus (Floraconus) papilliferus G. B. Sowerby I, 1834 · accepted, alternate representation Conus comptus A. Adams, 1855 (Invalid: junior homonym of Conus comptus Gould, 1853) Conus jukesii Reeve, 1848 Conus rossiteri Brazier, 1870 Floraconus papilliferus (G. B. Sowerby I, 1834)

Conus papilliferus, common name the papilla cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]

Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.

Description

The shell of Conus papilliferus is relatively small to medium-sized, with adult shells varying in size between 20 mm and 50 mm.[2] The shell is characterized by its conical shape and intricate patterns. The coloration of the shell can vary, but it typically features a combination of light and dark hues that provide camouflage against the seabed.[3] The surface of the shell is adorned with fine spiral ridges and grooves, which add to its intricate appearance. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared.[4]

The shell's structure is adapted to its marine habitat, providing protection against predators and harsh environmental conditions. The species exhibits a high degree of morphological variation, which is common among marine gastropods and is influenced by environmental factors such as water temperature, salinity, and substrate type.

Distribution

This marine species is endemic to Australia and occurs in the shallow subtidal zone off New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.

References

1. Conus papilliferus G. B. Sowerby II, 1834. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 27 March 2010.
2. "Conus papilliferus G.B.Sowerby I, 1834". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
3. "Papilla Cone (Conus papilliferus)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
4. "Conus papilliferus G.B.Sowerby I, 1834". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 21 November 2024.

• Sowerby, G.B. (1st) 1834. Conus. pls 54–57 in Sowerby, G.B. (2nd) (ed). The Conchological Illustrations or coloured figures of all the hitherto unfigured recent shells. London : G.B. Sowerby (2nd).
• Reeve, L.A. 1848. Monograph of the genus Conus. supp. pls 1–3 in Reeve, L.A. (ed). Conchologia Iconica. London : L. Reeve & Co. Vol. 1.
• Wilson, B.R. & Gillett, K. 1971. Australian Shells: illustrating and describing 600 species of marine gastropods found in Australian waters. Sydney : Reed Books 168 pp.
• Wilson, B. 1994. Australian Marine Shells. Prosobranch Gastropods. Kallaroo, WA : Odyssey Publishing Vol. 2 370 pp.
• Röckel, D., Korn, W. & Kohn, A.J. 1995. Manual of the Living Conidae. Volume 1: Indo-Pacific Region. Wiesbaden : Hemmen 517 pp.
• Petit, R. E. (2009). George Brettingham Sowerby, I, II & III: their conchological publications and molluscan taxa. Zootaxa. 2189: 1–218
• Puillandre N., Duda T.F., Meyer C., Olivera B.M. & Bouchet P. (2015). One, four or 100 genera? A new classification of the cone snails. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 81: 1–23

External links

• The Conus Biodiversity website
• Cone Shells – Knights of the Sea
• "Floraconus papilliferus". Gastropods.com. Retrieved 16 January 2019.