taikinakaulimilla
Taikinakaulimilla is a genus of marine molluscs first described in 1958 by Japanese malacologist Dr. Masako Yamada. The name derives from the Japanese words “taika” (large) and “na kuku” (shell), with the suffix “-milla” applied in a manner reminiscent of Latin genus names. Members of this genus are recognized by their elongated, conical shells with a glossy periostracum that ranges in color from pale blue to deep indigo. Their shells typically measure between 8 and 12 centimetres in length and display a distinct series of spiral ridges that are more pronounced toward the apex.
Taikinakaulimilla species inhabit temperate to subtropical continental shelf environments, favoring soft sediment substrates at depths of
Research into Taikinakaulimilla has primarily focused on its potential use as a bioindicator for ocean acidification.