Pacific Marginella [Volvarina taeniolata]
Description
The Pacific Marginella, or Volvarina taeniolata, is a marine gastropod mollusk native to the Pacific Ocean. Its habitat includes sandy or muddy substrates in shallow to moderately deep waters. The species is recognized by its small, elongated shell, varying from light to dark brown, often with spiral bands or lines.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
|
| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
|
| Genus |
Volvarina
Volvarina
|