Wrinkled Rock Snail [Thais lapillus]
Description
The Wrinkled Rock Snail, also known as the Dog Whelk, is a species of sea snail that can be found from the north east Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea. It has a robust, solid shell with a pointed spire and a rounded body whorl, usually a grayish white color but can be other colors due to diet or environment. They can live in a variety of habitats from the lower intertidal zone to subtidal areas. This species is carnivorous and feeds on mussels, barnacles and other hard-shelled prey.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Velutinids
Velutinidae
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| Genus |
Wrinkled Snails
Marseniopsis
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