Scaly Olive [Olivella mutica]
Description
The Scaly Olive, scientifically known as Olivella mutica, is a small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Olivellidae. It is commonly found in the Pacific Ocean around the Galapagos Islands. The Scaly Olive is nocturnal and buries itself in the sand during the day. It is known for its olive-like shape and scaly texture.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
|
| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
|
| Genus |
Scaly Olives
Pseudancilla
|