Magnificent Volute [Cymbiola magnifica]
Description
Cymbiola magnifica, also known as the Magnificent Volute, is a large sea snail species. It has a thick, heavy shell with chestnut and white colorations and can reach up to 18 cm in length. This species inhabits the sandy and muddy bottoms of the South China Sea.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
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| Genus |
Cymbiola
Cymbiola
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