Tasmanian necklace shell [Sigapatella novaezelandiae]
Description
This species is a medium-sized sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk. They are often found in the intertidal zone and shallow subtidal areas, particularly in sand and mud environments. It is characterized by a calcareous operculum and a shell that is typically white to cream in color with axial brown bands. The shell is conical, and the aperture is wide and ovate.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
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| Family |
Slipper limpets
Calyptraeidae
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| Genus |
Sigapatella
Sigapatella
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