Mustard Olive [Oliva mustelina]
Description
The Mustard Olive is another species of small sea snail in the Olividae family. It is found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically around the Philippines and Indonesia. The Mustard Olive is most active at night and buries itself in sand during the day. It has a smooth, shiny shell that ranges from a mustard yellow to a deep brown color, often with dark, irregularly shaped marks.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Miniature Olives
Miniaceoliva
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