Echinophoria [Echinophoria]

Description

Echinophoria is a genus of sea snails within the family Xenophoridae, notable for their echinoid-embellished shells. These snails selectively attach spines and fragments of sea urchins to their shells, a behavior that is thought to provide protection against predators. They inhabit various marine environments, often preferring sandy or rubble substrates. Echinophoria species are distinguished by their specialized shell adornment practices and can be found in different oceanic regions around the world.

Species

Thorny Elbow Crab [Echinophoria carnosa]

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Rough-Spined Crab [Echinophoria hadromeris]

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Spiked Horseshoe Crab [Echinophoria coronata]

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Taxonomy