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Molluscs of Tasmania

Pyramidellidae – Syrnolinae: Syrnola (Agatha) angasi (Tryon, 1886) (‘Angas’ pyramid-shell’)

Synonym(s): angasi Tryon, 1886 lactea Angas, 1867.

Typical shell-length 8.0 mm. Lives subtidally as an ectoparasite of other invertebrates. Native. Endemic to southeastern Australia (NSW and TAS).

Classification

Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Heterobranchia
Order: Lower Heterobranchia
Superfamily: Pyramidelloidea
Family: Pyramidellidae
Subfamily: Syrnolinae
Genus: Syrnola

Localities for Syrnola angasi
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