Neptunea arthritica [Neptunea arthritica]
Description
The Neptunea arthritica, also known as the Arthritic Neptune, is a species of sea snail known for its large, sturdy shell that can reach sizes up to 100 mm. This species is native to the North Pacific Ocean, and is commonly found in the waters off Japan, the Kuril Islands, and the Sea of Okhotsk. The Arthritic Neptune is known to inhabit sand and gravel substrates in depths ranging from 10 to 220 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Whelks
Buccinidae
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| Genus |
Neptune whelks
Neptunea
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