Virgin Nerite [Nerita virginea]
Description
The Virgin Nerite, Nerita virginea, is a species of sea snail found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically near the coastlines of the Americas. Its shell is small, usually around 20-25mm, and round with a smooth surface. The shell's color varies but often features a mixture of black, white, and grey. The species is known to inhabit rocky intertidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Nerites
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Nerita
Nerita
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