Melo Broderipii [Melo broderipii]
Description
Melo broderipii is a large species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae. Its habitat is primarily in the South China Sea. The shell of Melo broderipii is thick and solid, with a smooth and glossy surface. It has a distinctive oval shape, often with a short, pointed spire. The color can vary but is often a creamy orange with brown spots or patches.
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 |
Melo
Melo
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