Keeled Haminoea [Haminoea cymbalum]
Description
The Keeled Haminoea is a marine gastropod mollusk that is part of the family Haminoeidae. It has a flattened shell with a keel running along the outer edge. It is typically found in subtropical waters, particularly in seagrass beds and shallow lagoons. It is primarily herbivorous and feeds on various types of algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Bubble Shells
Bullidae
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| Genus |
Haminoea
Haminoea
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