Synaptocochlea
''Synaptocochlea'' is a genus of very small sea snails, marine (ocean), marine gastropod mollusks in the family (biology), family Trochidae, the top snails. Description The oval shell is intermediate between ''Stomatella'' and ''Gena'' in contour. The very short Spire (mollusc), spire is sub-marginal. The surface is spirally striated or decussated. The very large Aperture (mollusc), aperture is longer than it is wide. The animal has an Operculum (gastropod), operculum. Distribution This marine genus occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific, Indo-Malaysia, Oceania and off Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia) Species Species within the genus ''Synaptocochlea'' include: * ''Synaptocochlea asperulata'' (A. Adams, 1850) * ''Synaptocochlea belmonti'' Simone, 2009 * ''Synaptocochlea caliginosa'' H. & A. Adams, 1863 * ''Synaptocochlea concinna'' (Gould, 1845) * ''Synaptocochlea granosa'' (Lambert, 1874) * ''Synaptocochlea montrouzieri'' (Pilsbry, 1890) * ''Synap ...
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