Southern Hemisphere Gastropod [Cirsonella antarctica]
Description
This species is a small, marine gastropod mollusk predominantly found in the Southern Ocean. They are usually found in deep, cold water environments. Cirsonella antarctica is a part of the Turbinidae family, also known as the top snails, turbos or turban snails. They have a conical shell, often with a flat base.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Lepidopleurida
Lepidopleurida
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| Family |
Hanleyidae
Hanleyidae
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| Genus |
Cirsonella
Cirsonella
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