Angular Tritons [Monoplex]

Angular Tritons
Description

Monoplex is a genus of sea snails within the family Ranellidae, commonly referred to as angular tritons. These gastropods are known for their angular, sometimes sharply pointed shells, which can have a variety of textures, from smooth to heavily sculpted. The species within this genus are distributed in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide, where they assume the role of predators, feeding on a wide range of marine invertebrates.

Species
Angular Triton
Angular Triton [Cymatium angulatum]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
Family Tritons
Ranellidae
Statistics
  • Species 1