Shellburnea's Purple Snail [Shellburnea purpurea]
Description
Shellburnea purpurea, commonly known as Shellburnea's Purple Snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk species. This species is characterized by a vibrant purple shell, which is often used as a defense mechanism against potential predators. It inhabits the rocky intertidal zones of the Pacific Ocean, where it feeds primarily on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Shellburnea
Shellburnea
|