Astralium [Astralium]

Description

Astralium, known as star snails, is a genus of marine gastropods with star-shaped shells due to the pronounced ridges or spines radiating from the shell's apex. These snails are found in tropical and subtropical reefs and rocky coastlines, where they feed on algae and lichens. Their unique shell morphology not only provides physical protection but also aids in camouflage among the reef's complex structures.

Species

Starry Turbo [Astralium rhodostomum]

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False Starry Turbo [Astralium pseudorhodostomum]

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Stellate Turban [Astralium stellare]

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Spiny Star Astraea [Astralium phoebium]

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Taxonomy