Quinnia limatula


Quinnia limatula is a species of extremely small deep water sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Seguenziidae.

Description

Quinnia limatula has a small, limpet-like shell with a low, translucent white profile. The smooth surface features fine radial threads and concentric growth lines, creating a subtle cancellate texture. The apex is central and prosocyrt, while the protoconch is smooth and paucispiral. The aperture is elliptical, and the muscle scar forms a distinct horseshoe shape.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off New Caledonia and Ouvea, Loyalty Islands.

Etymology

The genus Quinnia honors malacologist John Quinn, while the species name limatula references its finely sculptured shell.