Spindle Wentletraps [Scalaribalcis]
Description
Scalaribalcis features elongated, spindle-shaped shells with smooth to finely ribbed surfaces. These snails are adapted to a variety of marine habitats, from coral reefs to muddy or sandy bottoms, where they primarily feed on small invertebrates and cnidarians.
Species
Rough Spindle [Epitonium rugosum]
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Smooth Spindle [Epitonium torquatum]
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Granulated Spindle [Epitonium granulatum]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Wentletraps
Epitoniidae
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Statistics
- Species 3