Australian Frog Shell [Tutufa australis]
Description
Also known as the Australian Frog Snail. It is a medium-sized sea snail, reaching a length of up to 10 cm. The shell is elongated with a long canal. It is heavily covered with strong, curved spines. It inhabits subtidal oceanic waters and is found on sandy substrates near coral reefs. This species is endemic to Australia.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Cassids
Cassidae
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| Genus |
Tutufa
Tutufa
|