Sculptured Top Shells [Cabestana]

Description

Cabestana is a genus of sea snails known for their beautifully sculptured shells, which bear a strong resemblance to a top. These shells are characterized by their thick, often heavily ridged or sculptured appearance, with a distinctive spire and a round, operculum-covered opening. Found in various marine habitats around the world, Cabestana species are predatory, feeding on other mollusks and possibly some small invertebrates.

Species

Sculptured Top Shell [Cantharidus sculpturatus]

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Purpura Top Shell [Cantharidus purpuratus]

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Pictus Top Shell [Cantharidus pictus]

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Taxonomy