Horn Snails [Peasiella]

Description

Peasiella is a genus of tiny, marine gastropod mollusks with horn-shaped shells. These snails are typically found in tropical to subtropical intertidal zones, often buried in sandy or muddy substrates. They feed on organic detritus, playing a vital role in the breakdown and recycling of organic matter in their ecosystems.

Species
Atlantic Mud Piddock
Atlantic Mud Piddock [Barnea truncata]
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American Mud Piddock
American Mud Piddock [Barnea parva]
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Common Piddock
Common Piddock [Pholas dactylus]
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Angelwing
Angelwing [Cyrtopleura costata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
Family Periwinkles
Littorinidae
Statistics
  • Species 4