Rose Petal Turret Snail [Tectus niloticus]
Description
The Rose Petal Turret Snail is a large marine gastropod mollusk that can reach a shell size of up to 130 mm. Its shell is conical with a pointed apex and has a smooth and shiny surface. It is usually pink, red, or orange, and its interior is often iridescent. It is a well-known species in the Indo-Pacific region, where it inhabits coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
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| Family |
True limpets
Patellidae
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| Genus |
Turret limpets
Ansates
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