| Citation | Powell, A.W.B., 1927 The genetic relatiosnhips of Australasian Rissoids. Part 1. Descriptions of new recent genera and species from New Zealand and Kermadec Islands. Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand 57:534-548. |
| Ref. | 89401 Powell, A.W.B., 1927 |
| Page | 537-538;figs.5, 5a |
| Named Used as Valid | Merelina compacta |
| Locality | Mangonui, New Zealand, 6-10 fms. |
| Distribution |