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Molluscs of Tasmania

Murchisonellidae: Koloonella moniliformis (Hedley & Musson, 1891) (‘necklace murchisonellid’)

Synonym(s): moniliformis Hedley & Musson, 1891.
Typical shell-length 3.0 mm. Lives subtidally and offshore as an ectoparasite of other invertebrates. Native. Endemic to southeastern Australia (NSW, TAS, VIC and SA).

Classification

Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Heterobranchia
Order: Lower Heterobranchia
Superfamily: Murchisonelloidea
Family: Murchisonellidae
Genus: Koloonella

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