Buccinum diplodetum [Buccinum diplodetum]
Description
This whelk is typically encountered on or near the seafloor, where its patterned shell stands out against sand and rock. Divers often notice it by its deliberate, crawling movement and the way it holds close to the bottom. With careful observation, you may see it using its foot to navigate and probe for prey or scavenged food.
Where To See Buccinum diplodetum
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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