Hindsiclava
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TaxonHindsiclava
AuthorityHertlein & A.M. Strong, 1955
SynonymsTurrigemma Berry, 1958
Type speciesPleurotoma militaris
Type species authorityReeve, 1843
Subdivision ranksSpecies
SubdivisionSee text

Hindsiclava is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Pseudomelatomidae,[1]

Description

Hindsiclava is characterized by strong axial ribs and cords, giving the surface of the shell a reticulate appearance. They all have a well-developed anal node of callus, appearing only in adult specimens.[2]

Distribution

This genus is only known from the New World in its fossil and Recent species.

Species

Species within the genus Hindsiclava include:

Species brought into synonymy

References

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  2. ^ William K. Emerson, Two new species of Galapagan turrid gastropods; The Veliger, v. 12 (1969-1970)
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+ Hertlein, Leo George, et al. "Marine mollusks collected during the" Askoy" Expedition to Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador in 1941. Bulletin of the AMNH; v. 107, article 2." (1955).