Atlantic Spindle [Fusinus colus]
Description
The Atlantic Spindle is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fasciolariidae. It is predominantly found in the western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from North Carolina to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. It has a long, spindle-shaped shell that can reach lengths of up to 160 mm. The shell is typically tan or cream-colored with brown stripes. This species is often found in sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Tulip snails
Fasciolariidae
|
| Genus |
Spindle Snails
Fusinus
|