Common Olive [Oliva sericea]
Description
Common Olive is a species of sea snail. It has a smooth, elongated shell that is typically brown, but can range from yellow to olive green. It is found in the intertidal zones of the Indo-Pacific region, specifically from East Africa to Australia and the Philippines. It typically burrows in sandy substrate during the day and emerges at night to feed on bivalves.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Olive Snails
Olivella
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