Slender sea butterfly [Styliola subula]
Description
Styliola subula, commonly known as the slender sea butterfly, is a species of sea snail. This species is pelagic, living in the water column of the open ocean rather than on the seafloor. It is found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by a small, slim, and transparent shell that is equipped with 'wings', which the animal uses for swimming.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Dentaliida
Dentaliida
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Styliola
Styliola
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