Chinese Hat Snails [Calyptraea]

Description

The genus Calyptraea, often referred to as Chinese hat snails, consists of marine gastropod mollusks that have a distinctly conical shell, resembling a Chinese hat. These snails are part of the Calyptraeidae family and inhabit a variety of marine environments, including sandy and rocky substrates. They are known for their ability to filter feed from the water column, extracting plankton and other small particles for nourishment.

Species

Chinese Hat Snail [Calyptraea chinensis]

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