Radiated nerite [Neritopsis radula]
Description
The Radiated nerite is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Neritidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region in shallow waters. It has a small, smooth shell of about 20 mm with an oval shape, and might exhibit a variety of colors and patterns. The species is known for its radula, a structure used for feeding, which is highly adapted and different to other species.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
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| Family |
Neritidae
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Neritopsis
Neritopsis
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