Elegant Murex [Pterynotus elegans]
Description
Known as the Elegant Murex, Pterynotus elegans is a species of sea snail. It has a distinct shell with a long, slender spire and multiple whorls. The shell's color varies from white to yellowish-brown. This species is typically found in coral reef environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
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| Genus |
Pterynotus
Pterynotus
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