Volute Shell [Amoria damonii]
Description
Amoria damonii, commonly known as Damon's Volute, is a marine gastropod mollusk belonging to the family Volutidae. This species is endemic to the coasts of Western Australia, where it inhabits shallow sandy substrates. It is easily recognized by its elongated shell with axial ribs and a white body with brown spots.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
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| Genus |
Amoria
Amoria
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