Dwarf Olive [Americoliva minima]
Description
The Dwarf Olive is a small species of sea snail that can be found primarily in the Western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to Brazil. It is typically found in shallow waters with sandy bottoms. This marine gastropod has a smooth, shiny, and olive-shaped shell that can range in color from white to brown or black. It is known for its burrowing behavior and primarily feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Dwarf Olives
Amalda
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