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Metuonella skywalkerorum Morassi, Bonfitto & Nappo, 2025
1829165 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:1829165)
accepted
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marine, brackish, fresh, terrestrial
Morassi, M.; Bonfitto, A.; Nappo, A. (2025). Two new species of <i>Metuonella</i> Sorgenfrei 1958 (Gastropoda: Neogastropoda) from the Indo-Pacific region: first record in the recent fauna of a genus of probable Tethyan origin. <em>Molluscan Research.</em> DOI: 10.1080/13235818.2025.2544431: 1-6., available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/13235818.2025.2544431
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Type locality contained in Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone
type locality contained in Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
Etymology Dedicated to the Skywalkers, iconic fictional characters from the Star Wars science fiction series, a symbol of hope and...
Etymology Dedicated to the Skywalkers, iconic fictional characters from the Star Wars science fiction series, a symbol of hope and courage even in the darkest and seemingly hopeless situations. [details]
MolluscaBase eds. (2025). MolluscaBase. Metuonella skywalkerorum Morassi, Bonfitto & Nappo, 2025. Accessed at: https://www.molluscabase.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1829165 on 2025-09-11
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Morassi, M.; Bonfitto, A.; Nappo, A. (2025). Two new species of <i>Metuonella</i> Sorgenfrei 1958 (Gastropoda: Neogastropoda) from the Indo-Pacific region: first record in the recent fauna of a genus of probable Tethyan origin. <em>Molluscan Research.</em> DOI: 10.1080/13235818.2025.2544431: 1-6., available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/13235818.2025.2544431
page(s): 4, figs 1L-P [details] Available for editors [request]
page(s): 4, figs 1L-P [details] Available for editors
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Etymology Dedicated to the Skywalkers, iconic fictional characters from the Star Wars science fiction series, a symbol of hope and courage even in the darkest and seemingly hopeless situations. [details]
