Newnesia sea snail [Newnesia costellata]
Description
Newnesia costellata, or the Newnesia sea snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk. It is found in the Indian Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Madagascar. The species is recognizable by its elongated, ribbed shell, which is typically a dark, glossy brown. Newnesia costellata inhabits sandy or muddy environments and is a detritivore, feeding on decomposing plant and animal matter.
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 |
Newnesia
Newnesia
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