The Collection Of Conidae Fleming, 1822 (Mollusca: Gastropoda) In Sarawak Natural History Museum


 

THE SARAWAK MUSEUM JOURNAL
VOL LXXXVI NO.107 DECEMBER 2023

 
 
Title : 
The Collection of Conidae Fleming, 1822 (Mollusca: Gastropoda) in Sarawak Natural History Museum

Author : 
Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Nasir, Nur Ilya Atiqah Jesi, Georgine Josslyn George, Mohd Nasarudin Harith and Khairul Adha A Rahim.

Abstract:
This study focuses on the taxonomic study of the gastropod’s family, Conidae, in the Sarawak Natural History Museum based on their collection of specimens. A total of 27 specimens were identified, encompassing 15 species, namely Conus virgo, Conus miles, Conus hyaena, Conus furvus, Conus eburneus, Conus crosnieri, Conus amadis, Conus marmoreus, Conus geographus, Conus guinaicus, Conus lividus, Conus ebraeus, Conus patricius, and two unidentified species. A dichotomous key is formed according to the specimens found in the museum. It is hoped that this study serves as a basis for further work on gastropods, especially the family Conidae in Sarawak.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61507/smj22-2023-AT37-10


How to cite:
Ahmad Syafiq et. all (2023). The Collection of Conidae Fleming, 1822 (Mollusca: Gastropoda) in Sarawak Natural History Museum. Sarawak Museum Journal, LXXXVI (107): 165-180 https://doi.org/10.61507/smj22-2023-AT37-10

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