Ruby Nerite Snail [Neritona semiconica]
Description
The Ruby Nerite Snail is a marine species found in the Indian Ocean. It is recognized by its ruby-red shell with a white base. This species is a grazer, feeding on algae on rocks and other hard substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Nerites
Neritidae
|
| Genus |
Neritona
Neritona
|