Hexaplex [Hexaplex]

Description

Hexaplex is a genus of predatory sea snails known for their large and often beautifully patterned shells, which can be adorned with spines or varices. These snails are found in warm seas and are notable for their feeding habits on bivalves and other snails. Hexaplex species play a significant role in the structure of their marine ecosystems.

Species

Giant Triton [Hexaplex trunculus]

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Crowned Triton [Hexaplex coronatus]

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Pacific Triton [Hexaplex fulvescens]

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Prickly Triton [Hexaplex radix]

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Taxonomy