Lambis arachnoides [Lambis arachnoides]
Description
Lambis arachnoides is known for its intricate, spiderweb-like shell patterning and dramatic, elongated form. Divers usually encounter it resting on or near the seafloor, where it blends with sandy or rocky surroundings. Spotting one is often a “slow search” moment—take your time scanning the bottom and you may catch this shell’s distinctive look.
Where To See Lambis arachnoides
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Periwinkles & Their Relatives
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Conch Shells
Strombidae
|
| Genus |
Spider Conch Snails
Lambis
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