White diaphana [Diaphana lactea]
Description
The white diaphana, or Diaphana lactea, is a species of sea snail native to the Pacific Ocean. The species is characterized by a small, white, semi-transparent shell, through which the soft body can be seen. It is found in a variety of marine habitats, including sandy bottoms and rocky areas. It feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Diaphanids
Diaphanidae
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| Genus |
Diaphana
Diaphana
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