Glory of the Sea Cone [Conus gloriamaris]
Description
Also known as the 'Glory of the Sea', this cone snail species was once considered extremely rare. It is characterized by its elongated shell with a golden brown color and white dots. It is found in deep water habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Cones
Conidae
|
| Genus |
Cone Snails
Conus
|