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]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
Family Whelks
Buccinidae
Statistics
  • Species 1