Diaphana [Diaphana]

Description

Diaphana is a genus of small, mostly transparent sea snails, marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks in the family Diaphanidae. These snails are characterized by their delicate, translucent shells and bodies, allowing them to blend in with their surroundings to evade predators. They are found in various marine environments, from shallow waters to deeper seas, and feed on a variety of marine organisms, including algae and detritus.

Species

Brown diaphana [Diaphana minuta]

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Northwest diaphana [Diaphana indica]

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Korean diaphana [Diaphana koreana]

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White diaphana [Diaphana lactea]

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Taxonomy