Giant Eastern Murex [Phyllonotus globulosus]
Description
Phyllonotus globulosus, commonly known as the Giant Eastern Murex, is a species of sea snail. Its shell is large, solid, and heavily spined, reaching lengths of up to 15 cm. The ground color of the shell is cream or yellowish-brown, with a white or pink aperture. This species is found in the Western Atlantic, from North Carolina to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
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| Genus |
Phyllonotus
Phyllonotus
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