WoRMS name details
Fossarina legrandi Petterd, 1879
719229 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:719229)
unaccepted > superseded combination
Species
marine
Petterd, W. F. (1879). New species of Tasmanian marine shells. <em>Journal of Conchology.</em> 2: 102-105., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31584820
page(s): 104 [details]
page(s): 104 [details]
Etymology Named for William Legrand (1820-1902), an Australian conchologist
Etymology Named for William Legrand (1820-1902), an Australian conchologist [details]
MolluscaBase eds. (2025). MolluscaBase. Fossarina legrandi Petterd, 1879. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=719229 on 2025-04-16
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Nomenclature
original description
Petterd, W. F. (1879). New species of Tasmanian marine shells. <em>Journal of Conchology.</em> 2: 102-105., available online at https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/31584820
page(s): 104 [details]
basis of record Grove, S. 2011. The Seashells of Tasmania: A Comprehensive Guide. Taroona, Australia: Taroona Publications. [vi], 81.
page(s): 32 [details]
page(s): 104 [details]
basis of record Grove, S. 2011. The Seashells of Tasmania: A Comprehensive Guide. Taroona, Australia: Taroona Publications. [vi], 81.
page(s): 32 [details]





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Etymology Named for William Legrand (1820-1902), an Australian conchologist [details]