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Turritella terebra Linnaeus, 1758
| Family Name: | Turritellidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Mollusc) |
| Common Name: | Screw Turritella |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Sandy and muddy bottoms, subtidal. Herbivorous. |
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| Habitats | Marine |
| Distribution | Western Pacific. |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat destruction. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Not known. |
| Conservation Notes | Abundant on tidal flats before these were reclaimed, but now uncommon. Sites of occurrence need to be identified, and some need to be designated as nature areas or marine protected areas. |
Status
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
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References
| References | Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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