Dark Fusinus [Fusinus forceps]
Description
The Dark Fusinus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fasciolariidae. It is native to the Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. They are characterized by their elongated, spindle-like shell that can reach lengths of up to 100 mm. The shell is typically dark brown or black, hence the name. This species usually inhabits rocky substrates in deep waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Tulip snails
Fasciolariidae
|
| Genus |
Spindle Snails
Fusinus
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