Bubble Snail [Scaphander punctostriatus]
Description
Scaphander punctostriatus, also known as the Bubble Snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk that belongs to the Scaphandridae family. It is typically found in the Indo-Pacific region in sandy or muddy substrates. The shell of this species is oval, thin, and is characterized by numerous fine spiral lines and punctured striations. This species feeds primarily on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Scaphandrids
Scaphandridae
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| Genus |
Scaphander
Scaphander
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