Arctic whelks [Searlesia]
Description
Searlesia, or Arctic whelks, are a genus of small to medium-sized gastropods adapted to the cold Arctic waters. They have tough, spiral shells and are known for their resilience in cold environments. Their diet mainly consists of marine invertebrates.
Species
Arctic Whelk [Neptunea heros]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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Family |
Whelks
Buccinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1