Atys [Atys]
Description
Atys is a genus of small to medium-sized, primarily tropical, herbivorous sea snails. These snails have smooth, elongated shells that are often semi-transparent or lightly colored, allowing them to blend into their surroundings. They inhabit a range of marine environments, from shallow reefs to deeper waters, where they graze on microalgae.
Species

Angular Atys [Atys angustatus]
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Tropical Atys [Atys semistriatus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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Family |
Haminoeids
Haminoeidae
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Statistics
- Species 2