Cup-and-Saucer Snails [Crucibulum]

Description

Crucibulum is a genus of sea snails that have a unique shell shape, reminiscent of a cup and saucer due to the presence of a secondary internal shell layer. These snails are found in a variety of marine habitats, often in shallow waters. They are known for their ability to filter feed from the water column and have a sessile lifestyle, attaching themselves to stable surfaces in their environment.

Species

Common Atlantic Cup-and-Saucer [Crucibulum quiriquinae]

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Pacific Cup-and-Saucer [Crucibulum imbricatum]

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South American Cup-and-Saucer [Crucibulum auricula]

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Taxonomy