Milk Frog Shell [Bursa lactea]
Description
The Milk Frog Shell, or Bursa lactea, is a species endemic to the Red Sea. Its shell is distinguished by its milky white color, as suggested by its name, and can grow up to 80 mm. It is commonly found in coral reefs and prefers living in depths of 10 to 30 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tritons
Ranellidae
|
| Genus |
Frog Shells
Ranella
|