Dikoleps templadoi
Rubio, Dantart & Luque, 2004
Canarias to Mediterranean.
Micrograzer and deposit feeder in the low infralittoral and the circalittoral.
 
The shell is stronger than in the other members of the genus. It differs from that of umbilicostriata by the lack of spiral cords at the base. From the other smooth species, such as pruinosa or nitens, by the slightly larger size. However, the main differences are anatomical. Above and below: a specimen from the circalittoral of Málaga, Andalucia, S. Spain. 0,94mm.
The umbilical lyrae are very strong in this species.
In fresh specimens, the colour is greenish white.

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