Horn Snails [Peasiella]
Description
Peasiella is a genus of tiny, marine gastropod mollusks with horn-shaped shells. These snails are typically found in tropical to subtropical intertidal zones, often buried in sandy or muddy substrates. They feed on organic detritus, playing a vital role in the breakdown and recycling of organic matter in their ecosystems.
Species
Atlantic Mud Piddock [Barnea truncata]
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American Mud Piddock [Barnea parva]
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Common Piddock [Pholas dactylus]
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Angelwing [Cyrtopleura costata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Periwinkles
Littorinidae
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Statistics
- Species 4