Neptunea despecta [Neptunea despecta]
Description
The Neptunea despecta, also known as the Despised Whelk, is a species of sea snail that can be found in the North Pacific Ocean. Its distribution range includes the Bering Sea, the Gulf of Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands. The shell of the Despised Whelk can reach lengths up to 70 mm, and is characterized by its light brown color with darker spiral lines. This species is typically found in depths ranging from 18 to 550 meters, inhabiting soft substrates like sand and mud.
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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