Black Nerite [Nerita atramentosa]
Description
The Black Nerite is a marine gastropod mollusk that inhabits the intertidal zone of rocky shores. It is characterized by a round, smooth shell that is typically black or dark grey. This species is primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
|
| Family |
Neritidae
Neritidae
|
| Genus |
Nerita
Nerita
|