Trumpet snail [Coluzea soyoae]
Description
Coluzea soyoae, often referred to as the Trumpet snail, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae. It is characterized by its large, heavy shell that is shaped somewhat like a trumpet. This species is common in the Northwest Pacific, where it is typically found in sandy-bottom habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Turbans and Trochus
Turbinellidae
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| Genus |
Coluzea
Coluzea
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