Melo Umbilicatus [Melo umbilicatus]
Description
Melo umbilicatus is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae. It is typically found in the waters of the central to western Pacific Ocean. The shell is robust and heavy, with a smooth surface and a unique umbilicate shape. It is typically pale orange to yellow in color, often with brownish bands or spots.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
|
| Genus |
Melo
Melo
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