Buccinum bombycinum [Buccinum bombycinum]
Description
Bombycinum whelks are recognizable by their thick, spiral shells and their habit of staying close to the bottom. Divers sometimes see them resting in crevices or moving slowly over sediment, giving a quiet glimpse into the life of a benthic scavenger.
Where To See Buccinum bombycinum
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Most modern snails
Caenogastropoda
|
| Family |
Neogastropods: Whelks & Cone Shells
Neogastropoda
|
| Genus |
Buccinoidea
Buccinoidea
|
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