Little Volcano [Pulsellum saliens]
Description
The Little Volcano or Pulsellum saliens is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cerithiopsidae. It is characterized by its small size, with adults typically reaching only 2-3mm in length. The shell is conical with axial ribs, giving it a volcano-like appearance. It inhabits the intertidal and subtidal zones of the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Pulsellum
Pulsellum
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