Pacific Dwarf Olive [Oliva porphyria]
Description
The Pacific Dwarf Olive is a species of sea snail endemic to the Pacific Ocean, particularly off the coasts of California and Mexico. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow waters. Its shell is small, elongated, and polished with a mixture of brown and white coloration, often with darker mottling. This species is nocturnal, emerging at night to feed on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Dwarf Olives
Amalda
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