Umbrella Shells [Umbonium]
Description
Umbonium genera are known as umbrella shells due to their small, button-like rounded shells that often showcase vibrant colors and patterns. They inhabit sandy substrates in the intertidal to shallow subtidal zones, primarily in the Indo-Pacific region, feeding on microalgae.
Species

Umbrella Slug [Umbraculum umbraculum sinicum]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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Family |
Turbans and turban snails
Turbinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1