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Fraussen K. 2003. Three new deep-water species of Phos Montfort, 1810 (Gastropoda: Buccinidae) from the South Pacific. Novapex 4(4): 111-118
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Phos alabastrum Fraussen, 2003 (original description)
Phos boucheti Fraussen, 2003 (original description)
Phos deforgesi Fraussen, 2003 (original description)
Coral Sea for Phos alabastrum Fraussen, 2003 
Coral Sea for Phos boucheti Fraussen, 2003 
Coral Sea for Phos deforgesi Fraussen, 2003 
Holotype MNHN 6575, geounit Coral Sea, identified as Phos deforgesi Fraussen, 2003
Holotype MNHN 6581, geounit Coral Sea, identified as Phos boucheti Fraussen, 2003
Holotype MNHN 6590, geounit Coral Sea, identified as Phos alabastrum Fraussen, 2003
 Etymology

Derived from the Latin alabastrum (noun, neuter), which is a small, pocket-sized bottle. Small in size and inflated ... [details]

 Etymology

This species is named in honour of Bertrand de Forges, who was the first to conduct scientific dredging for ... [details]