Red Sea Snail [Trochopus ruber]
Description
The Red Sea Snail, Trochopus ruber, is another marine gastropod mollusk in the family Trochidae. This species inhabits the Indian Ocean and is most commonly found in coral reef environments. It is known for its striking red shell, which provides camouflage among the coral. The Red Sea Snail feeds on coral polyps and small invertebrates. The shell is rounded and glossy, and the body can grow up to 5 cm in length.
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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