Nannamoria's Sea Snail [Nannamoria tessellata]
Description
Nannamoria tessellata, commonly known as Nannamoria's Sea Snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk. This species of sea snail is known to inhabit the deep waters of the Atlantic Ocean, particularly off the coasts of Portugal and Spain. The shell of this species is characterized by its tessellated pattern, which gives it its name. It typically feeds on detritus found on the seafloor.
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 |
Nannamoria
Nannamoria
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