Triton [Charonia]

Description

Charonia is a genus of large sea snails, commonly known as tritons. Members of this genus are characterized by their distinctive, spirally grooved shells, which can be quite large and are often adorned with varying patterns of colors and spots. These predatory snails feed on other mollusks, including starfish, making them important players in controlling starfish populations. The shells of Charonia species have been used historically as trumpets in various cultures.

Species

Triton's Trumpet [Charonia tritonis]

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Atlantic Triton [Charonia variegata]

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Mediterranean Triton [Charonia lampas]

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Cantharus Triton [Charonia seguenzae]

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Taxonomy