Common Volvarina [Volvarina mitrella]
Description
The Common Volvarina, or Volvarina mitrella, is a small sea snail found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is a benthic species that prefers sandy substrates in shallow to moderately deep waters. The species is characterized by its glossy, ovate shell, usually beige or pink with brown spots or bands.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
|
| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
|
| Genus |
Volvarina
Volvarina
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