Neritopsis [Neritopsis]

Description

Neritopsis is known for its unique, ridged shells, which can appear almost sculptural. These marine snails are less common and tend to inhabit specific niches within coral reefs and rocky substrates. They feed on algae and biofilms, contributing to the balance of their ecosystems by maintaining clean surfaces for other marine life.

Species
Radiated nerite
Radiated nerite [Neritopsis radula]
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Hawaiian nerite
Hawaiian nerite [Neritopsis hawaiiensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
Family Neritidae
Neritidae
Statistics
  • Species 2