King Helmet [Semicassis]

Description

Semicassis is a genus of medium to large sea snails, known as king helmets. The shells of these species are characterized by their heavy, robust structure with a distinctive helmet-like shape, similar to Cassis but often with a more ornate appearance. The spire is typically low and the aperture is large, with a smooth or slightly toothed lip. These snails are predators, mainly feeding on sea urchins, and are found in tropical and subtropical regions across the world.

Species

Horned Helmet [Cassis cornuta]

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Taxonomy