Cephalaspidean Bubble Snail [Philine auriformis]
Description
Philine auriformis, commonly known as the Cephalaspidean Bubble Snail, is a species of sea snail. It is native to the Pacific Ocean, particularly around New Zealand. The species is characterized by a translucent, soft body and a reduced internal shell. They are typically found in sandy substrates, and they feed on other mollusks.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
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| Genus |
Philine
Philine
|