Shellburnea's Striped Snail [Shellburnea striata]
Description
Shellburnea striata, or Shellburnea's Striped Snail, is a species of marine gastropod mollusk. This species is recognized for its unique striped pattern on its shell, which helps it blend into the sandy ocean floor. It is found in the shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean, where it burrows into the sand during the day and comes out to feed at night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| 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
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