Pleurotomella frigida is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Raphitomidae. This species was first described by Johannes Thiele in 1912.
Description The shell of Pleurotomella frigida is relatively small, with a length that varies between 5.2 mm and 11 mm. The shell is characterized by its elongated, fusiform shape and intricate patterns. The coloration of the shell can vary, but it typically features a combination of light and dark hues that provide camouflage against the seabed. The surface of the shell is adorned with fine spiral ridges and grooves, which add to its intricate appearance. The aperture is narrow, and the outer lip is thin and slightly flared. Distribution This marine species occurs in the Davis Sea and the Weddell Sea, Antarctica. The species inhabits deep-water environments, typically at depths ranging from 200 to 600 meters.
References
Engl, W. (2012). Shells of Antarctica. Hackenheim: Conchbooks. 402 pp.
External links Thiele, Johannes. "Die antarktischen schnecken und muscheln." Deutsche Südpolar-Expedition (1901–1903) 13 (1912): 183-286 (Erich von Drygalski, E.v. ed.), vol. 8, No. 5, Georg Reimer, Berlin. Kantor Y.I., Harasewych M.G. & Puillandre N. (2016). A critical review of Antarctic Conoidea (Neogastropoda). Molluscan Research. 36(3): 153-206
Griffiths, H.J.; Linse, K.; Crame, J.A. (2003). SOMBASE - Southern Ocean mollusc database: a tool for biogeographic analysis in diversity and evolution. Organisms Diversity and Evolution. 3: 207-213