Anatomy of the pallial cavity and associated organs in three species of Olivella (Mollusca: Neogastropoda: Olividae) from Brazil

• Published in: Journal of natural history Vol. 56; no. 41-44; pp. 1801 - 1818
• Main Authors: Antunes, Luís Vítor Oliveira, Figueira, Raquel, Dilnei de Castro Oliveira, Cléo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 17.11.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Anatomy; biodiversity; Mantle; marine fauna; Mollusks; Morphology; Olivella; Olividae; Operculum; Reabsorption; Reproductive system; Shellfish; Species; Statuary; systematic; taxonomy; Brazil

Olivella Swainson, 1831 is a genus of small marine benthic gastropods found worldwide, represented by 117 valid species in 17 subgenera usually defined by conchological features such as colouration, size, shape and shell sculpture. Despite some conchological research on species in the family Olivida...