Chinese Hat Snail [Calyptraea chinensis]
Description
The Chinese Hat Snail, also known as Calyptraea chinensis, is a species of sea snail. It gets its common name from its hat-like shape. This marine gastropod mollusk is found in the waters surrounding China and Japan. It is characterized by its smooth, conical shell which is usually white or pale pink in color. The Chinese Hat Snail is a filter feeder and is commonly found attached to hard surfaces in shallow waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Calyptraeids
Calyptraeidae
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| Genus |
Chinese Hat Snails
Calyptraea
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