Gibbula [Gibbula]

Description

Gibbula is a genus of small to medium-sized sea snails with globular to conical shells, often beautifully colored or patterned. They inhabit rocky shores and seagrass beds in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones, primarily in the Mediterranean Sea and the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Gibbula snails are known for their varied and often brightly colored shells, making them a subject of interest among collectors.

Species

Striped top shell [Gibbula cineraria]

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Gibbula nivosa [Gibbula nivosa]

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Gibbula varia [Gibbula varia]

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Taxonomy