Cypraea (Purpuradusta) fimbriata Gmelin 1791 (cowry)
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Gastropoda - Sorbeoconcha - Cypraeidae
Alternative combination: Cypraea fimbriata
Belongs to Cypraea (Purpuradusta) according to T. Okutaini 2000
Sister taxa: Purpuradusta gracilis, Purpuradusta microdon
Ecology: epifaunal omnivore-grazer
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Japan (1 collection), the Seychelles (1), United States (1: Hawaii)
Total: 3 collections each including a single occurrence
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