Crenate whelk [Buccinum crenatum]
Description
Divers might encounter this species as a medium-sized whelk with a shell edge that appears subtly scalloped or crenate. It’s often found on rocky or mixed substrates, where it can be spotted by its steady crawl and textured shell surface.
Where To See Crenate whelk
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Most modern snails
Caenogastropoda
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| Family |
Neogastropods: Whelks & Cone Shells
Neogastropoda
|
| Genus |
Buccinoidea
Buccinoidea
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