Green Sea Snail [Trochopus magnificus]
Description
The Green Sea Snail, Trochopus magnificus, is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Trochidae. This species is primarily found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its vibrant green shell, which it uses to camouflage itself among the sea grass. It is a nocturnal species, feeding on algae and small invertebrates during the night, and hiding in the sea grass during the day. The shell of this snail is conical and has a greenish color, and the body can reach a length of up to 7 cm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
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| Order |
Capsalidea
Capsalidea
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| Family |
Capsalids
Capsalidae
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| Genus |
Trochopus
Trochopus
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