Common Atlantic Triton [Galeodea rugosa]
Description
The Common Atlantic Triton is a species of marine gastropod mollusk, similar to the Atlantic Triton but with a more cylindrical shell and less pronounced spines. It typically measures between 5 to 7 cm in length, and is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically along the coasts of West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. It is also a predator, with a diet consisting of other mollusks and sea urchins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Cassids
Cassidae
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| Genus |
Galeodea
Galeodea
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