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Acirsa subdecussata  (Cantraine, 1835)

The Family Epitoniidae has a worldwide distribution both in tropical and cold seas, including some 200 Species; less than 30 are represented in Mediterranean. 
The shells have a very elongated shape, with rounded mouth; the individuals are active predators, living in deep waters.

La Famiglia Epitoniidae ha distribuzione mondiale, sia in acque tropicali che fredde, e comprende circa duecento Specie; meno di trente sono rappresentate in Mediterraneo.
Le conchiglie hanno forma molto allungata, e stoma arrotondato; gli individui sono attivi predatori, e vivono in acque profonde.

        
Epitonium aculeatum  (Allan, 1818)

       
Epitonium algerianum  (Weinkauff, 1866)

       
Epitonium celestei (Aradas, 1854)

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