The Delta-shaped Maltese Cross Cowry Barycypraea fultoni deltoidean. ssp., (Gastropoda: Cypraeidae) and a Further Discussion About Mozambican Populations and Observations of Barycypraea and Related Genera

Abstract

A new subspecies, Barycypraea fultoni deltoidei found at shallo wdepths in then orthern Transkei, South Africa is described herein. It differs from the nominate B. fultoni by the deltoidal shape and also by stronger development of the margins. A further analysis and discussion about Mozambican populations and a comparison of all four B. fultoni taxa are included. Differences in size, ratios, shape, margins and bases between the taxa are described. Further observations of Barycypraea and related genera are discussed.

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