Atlantic Tun [Tonna galea]
Description
The Atlantic Tun is a large species of marine gastropod with a light, thin shell that is typically brown in color. It can be found in the temperate and tropical seas of the world and feeds on a diet of crustaceans and other mollusks. It's known for its distinct, large, globular shape shell with a short spire and large body whorl.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Tonnids
Tonnidae
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| Genus |
Tun Shells
Tonna
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