Smooth atys [Atys naucum]
Description
A marine gastropod mollusk in the family Haminoeidae. This species is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It is characterized by a smooth, elongated shell with a transparent white color, often with brownish or yellowish tints. It feeds on green algae and is known for its crawling behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Head Shield Slugs
Cephalaspidae
|
| Genus |
Atys
Atys
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