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Subject:	Re: Opeatostoma feature in another species?
From:	Andrew Grebneff <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 10 Oct 2003 22:36:23 +1300
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>Acanthina species also have a labial tooth, though not as long as that of
>Opeatostoma. Several other Muricid groups do also.

The most prominent muricid labral spines being some Ceratostoma: C.
foliatum, C. burnetti (Muricidae: Ocenebrinae).

The spine is used by the animal for cleaning its radula.
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Andrew Grebneff
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