Dark Olive [Ancilla ventricosa]
Description
The Dark Olive is a type of sea snail with a dark brown to black shell. The shell is generally smaller than that of Ancilla ancilla, usually reaching a maximum length of 3 cm. The shell is also more robust and less elongated. This species is commonly found in tropical waters, often buried in sandy or muddy substrates. It is a nocturnal predator, feeding mainly on bivalves and small crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Ancilla
Ancilla
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