Geographer Cone [Conus geographus]
Description
The Geographer Cone is a venomous species of cone snail. It is one of the most dangerous cone snails with a venom potent enough to kill humans. It is medium to large-sized and can be recognized by its light to moderate brown body with a series of large white triangular markings. It prefers shallow waters and coral reef habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Cones
Conidae
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| Genus |
Cone Snails
Conus
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