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Lambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Apertural view of the shell of Lambis scorpius.
Apertural view of the shell of Lambis scorpius.
Lambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
Lambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
A postage stamp with Lambis scorpius.
A postage stamp with Lambis scorpius.
Apertural view of the shell of Lambis scorpius.
Lambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
A postage stamp with Lambis scorpius.
🗒 Synonyms
synonymPterocera nodosa Lamarck, 1816
synonymPterocera scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758)
synonymStrombus scorpius Linnaeus, 1758
🗒 Common Names
Other
  • Scorpio Conch
  • Scorpion Conch.
  • Scorpion Shell
  • Scorpion Spider Conch
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Lambis scorpius, commonly called Scorpion Spider Conch, is a large marine true conch found in the Indian Ocean.
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    Diagnostic Keys
    Lips rugose. Intercalary digitations - none. Posterior digitation with a basal lobe.
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    References 
      SubSpecies Varieties Races
      Lambis scorpius indomaris Abbott, 1961
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        📚 Natural History
        Size
        Length: 95-220mm.
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          Morphology
          Prominent transverse white ridge on the labrum in front of the concave dorsal tubercle; laterally inflected, ribbed between the spines, and with a dentated margin; nodose spines; a compressed auriform lobe at posterior left base.
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            📚 Habitat and Distribution
            General Habitat
            Marine: coral reef area
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              📚 Occurrence
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              📚 Demography and Conservation
              Legislation
              Listed in CITES: No. Listed in Wildlife (Protection) Act: Yes. Schedule: 1 Appendix: Part IV(B) Mollusca
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                📚 Uses and Management
                Uses
                Industrially used in lime production. Also sold as decorative items.
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                  📚 Information Listing
                  Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
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                      References
                      1. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      2. Lambis scorpius. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      3. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      4. Bouchet, P. (2012). Lambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      5. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      6. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      7. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      8. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      9. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      10. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      11. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      12. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      13. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      14. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      15. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      16. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      17. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      18. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      Information Listing > References
                      1. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      2. Lambis scorpius. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      3. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      4. Bouchet, P. (2012). Lambis scorpius (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      5. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      6. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      7. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      8. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      9. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      10. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      11. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      12. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      13. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.
                      14. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      15. Bouchet, P. (2012). <i>Lambis scorpius</i> (Linnaeus, 1758). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=211089 on 2013-01-29.
                      16. 'Protected Species of Mollusca'. Malacology Division, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. URL: http://zsi.gov.in/publications/handout/mollusca.pdf.
                      17. American journal of conchology. Philadelphia,G.W. Tryon, jr.,1865-72. v5, 1870, Pg 132, 134. URL: http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7005190#page/222/mode/1up.
                      18. <i>Lambis scorpius</i>. (2012, September 28). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:49, January 29, 2013, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lambis_scorpius&oldid=515052240.

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                      📚 Meta data
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                      🐾 Taxonomy
                      RootRoot
                      KingdomAnimalia
                      PhylumMollusca
                      ClassGastropoda
                      OrderLittorinimorpha
                      taxon:hierarchy.superfamilyStromboidea
                      FamilyStrombidae
                      GenusLambis
                      SpeciesLambis scorpius (Linnaeus 1758)
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