Imperial Volute [Voluta imperialis]
Description
The Imperial volute is a species of sea snail in the family Volutidae. It is found in the seas around the Philippines, and is known for its large, heavy, oval-shaped shell that has a low spire and is beautifully colored with a variety of patterns and shades. The mollusk itself is carnivorous and preys on other, smaller mollusks.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Volute snails
Volutidae
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| Genus |
Voluta
Voluta
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