Distribution ⁶

Range: 41.6°N to 27°S; 97.38°W to 34.9°W. Distribution: USA: Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida; Florida: East Florida, West Florida; USA: Louisiana, Texas; Mexico; Mexico: Tabasco, Veracruz, Campeche State, Yucatan State, Quintana Roo; Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela; Venezuela: Gulf of Venezuela; Jamaica; Virgin Islands: St. Croix; Brazil; Brazil: Para, Maranhao, Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Parana, Santa Catarina

Physical description ⁷

The Common Eastern Nassa can be anywhere from 10mm to 1 cm long, when the Nassa is an adult. The shell that is its home has a pointed "cone-shaped" spiral. The shell can be white to yellow to light or dark brown. Usually, there are either ridges or bumps on the shell as well. The shells are distinguished by a groove in the front, lower part of the shell. There can be varied colorations of the shell. Some people may think that two Common Eastern Nassas are actuallly different species because of the different colorations, when in fact, it is the same species. Some dark color bands may also be visible on the shells. Scientists believe that Nassarius vibex has twelve longitudinal ribs that are crossed with finer revolving threads. Also, this Nassa has the ability to extend its mouth so it is almost as long as the length of its body. When this occurs, it looks like an elephant's trunk. From research, scientists have determined that Nassarius vibex can live for several years. (Warmke and Abbott 1962; "Livestock" 4/28/01; Mann, Roger and Juliana Harding April 17, 2001; "Nassarius vibex" 4/19/01; "NASSARIIDAE" April 10, 2001; "An Alternative to Hermit Crabs!" 4/19/01)

Reproduction ⁸

No information was found concerning the reproductive methods or habits of the Common Eastern Nassa.

Link to Access Genomic Data ⁹

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/?term=txid723541[Organism:noexp]

Sources and Credits

1. (c) 2011 Marlo F. Krisberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=391359&one=T
2. (c) 2011 Marlo F. Krisberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=391360&one=T
3. (c) 2011 Marlo F. Krisberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=391358&one=T
4. (c) 2011 Marlo F. Krisberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=391361&one=T
5. (c) 2011 Marlo F. Krisberg, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?seq_num=391362&one=T
6. (c) WoRMS for SMEBD, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://eol.org/data_objects/28469748
7. (c) The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://eol.org/data_objects/18660937
8. (c) The Regents of the University of Michigan and its licensors, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://eol.org/data_objects/18660938
9. (c) Emily Rose Sharkey, all rights reserved

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• World Register of Marine Species

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