Cinnamon Cone [Raeta plicata]
Description
The Cinnamon Cone is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae. They have a medium-sized shell that's moderately solid with a high conical shape. The surface of the shell is smooth with a uniform reddish-brown color. They are found in subtropical waters to depths of about 10-50 meters. They are common in sandy or muddy seabeds, especially in areas with seagrass.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Trough Shells
Mactridae
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| Genus |
Raeta
Raeta
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