Splendid Olive [Oliva splendidula]
Description
Splendid Olive is a species of sea snail found in the western Pacific Ocean. Its elongated shell is glossy and varies in color, often featuring intricate patterns of brown, white, and yellow. It inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters, where it burrows during the day and emerges at night to feed on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Olive Snails
Olivella
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