Buccinum cnismatum [Buccinum cnismatum]
Description
This whelk is typically encountered as a slow-moving resident of the benthic zone, often near rocky substrates or along the edges of seafloor habitats. Divers may notice it by its spiral shell and gradual crawling behavior, especially when the bottom is clear enough to spot small, camouflaged animals.
Where To See Buccinum cnismatum
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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