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Druidwilsonia
Taxonomy
Druidwilsonia was named by Adegoke (1977) [Sepkoski's age data: T Than Sepkoski's reference number: 705]. Its type is Druidwilsonia nigeriana.
It was assigned to Cerithiinae by Adegoke (1977); and to Neotaenioglossa by Sepkoski (2002).
It was assigned to Cerithiinae by Adegoke (1977); and to Neotaenioglossa by Sepkoski (2002).
Species
D. nigeriana (type species)
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
Diagnosis
| Reference | Diagnosis | |
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| O. S. Adegoke 1977 | Small to medium-sized, thick-walled, conical cerithiid. Spire short, consisting of about seven whorls which increase rapidly but uniformly in diameter as added. Apical angle varies between 32° and 36°. Spire and body whorls low, with straight to gently convex sides. Body whorl about twice as wide as high, sharply angulated at the base. Base plano-convex. Aperture small, compressed, lips thick-walled. Suture distinct, linear, narrowly incised. Growth line gently and uniformly curved, slightly inclined, growth line angle about 20°. |