Pacific Oyster Drill [Lucapina aegis]
Description
The Pacific Oyster Drill, scientifically known as Lucapina aegis, is a species of sea snail that is found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is a predatory snail that feeds primarily on oysters and mussels. It has a thick, heavy shell that is typically brown or purple and can reach up to 35mm in length. The shell has a distinctive shape with a large body whorl and a high spire. The Pacific Oyster Drill is often found in estuaries and intertidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Lucapina
Lucapina
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