Marbled Runcina [Runcinella decussata]
Description
The Marbled Runcina is a small marine gastropod mollusk. It has a dark, marbled coloration that aids in camouflage. It inhabits the intertidal and subtidal zones of the ocean, and is found primarily in the Mediterranean Sea. It feeds on green algae and has a unique crawling behavior compared with other species in the Runcina family.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Runcinids
Runcinidae
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| Genus |
Runcinella
Runcinella
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