Sculptured Bubble Snail [Philine orientalis]
Description
Philine orientalis, also known as the Sculptured Bubble Snail, is a species of sea snail that is native to the Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific. Characterized by a soft, gelatinous body and a small, reduced shell, this species is often found in sandy or muddy substrates. They are known for their unique feeding habit of engulfing their prey whole, thanks to their large mouth.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
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| Genus |
Philine
Philine
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