A report on Conidae (Gastropoda) from the Karnataka coast – distribution and shell morphometry

Authors

  • B.S. Chandan Molecular and Genetics Lab, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 574199, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1430-9493
  • R. Shyama Prasad Rao Center for Bioinformatics, NITTE deemed to be University, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575018, India. image/svg+xml
  • Mohammed S. Mustak Molecular and Genetics Lab, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 574199, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9475.17.2.26538-26546

Keywords:

Cone snails, Conasprella, Conus, Cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI), marine biodiversity, shell morphometrics, venomous molluscs

Abstract

Conidae are a diverse group of predatory marine gastropods known for their highly potent venom, which may hold potential for biomedical applications. This study presents findings from a survey of Conidae species inhabiting the coastal shorelines of Karnataka. Shell measurements and morphometric analyses were conducted on four species: Conus biliosus, C. inscriptus, C. milneedwardsi, and Conasprella dictator. Molecular phylogenetic analysis of C. biliosus was performed using the partial mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene sequence.

 

Author Biographies

B.S. Chandan, Molecular and Genetics Lab, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 574199, India.

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R. Shyama Prasad Rao, Center for Bioinformatics, NITTE deemed to be University, Mangaluru, Karnataka 575018, India.

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Mohammed S. Mustak, Molecular and Genetics Lab, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, Mangaluru, Karnataka 574199, India.

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