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
Angular Atys [Atys angustatus]
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Tropical Atys
Tropical Atys [Atys semistriatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
Family Haminoeids
Haminoeidae
Statistics
  • Species 2