Tritons [Ranellidae]
Description
Ranellidae, commonly called tritons, is a family of predatory marine gastropods known for their large, often beautifully sculpted shells. They inhabit a variety of marine environments, from shallow reefs to deep-sea floors, preying on other invertebrates such as sea cucumbers and starfish.
Genera
Triton [Charonia]
View DetailsFrog Shells [Ranella]
View DetailsHairy Tritons [Cymatium]
View DetailsSculptured Top Shells [Cabestana]
View DetailsAngular Tritons [Monoplex]
View DetailsGibber Tritons [Argobuccinum]
View DetailsSpiny Tritons [Lautoconus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Statistics
- Genera 7