Strawberry Top [Homalopoma sangarense]
Description
Also known as the Strawberry Top, Homalopoma sangarense is a small sea snail. It has a thick shell with a dull reddish-brown color, often compared to the color of strawberries. This species usually lives in the intertidal zone and subtidal waters, where it feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Lepidopleurida
Lepidopleurida
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| Family |
Hanleyidae
Hanleyidae
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| Genus |
Homalopoma
Homalopoma
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