Giant Marginella [Volvarina gigas]
Description
The Giant Marginella, or Volvarina gigas, is the largest known species in the genus Volvarina, reaching lengths of up to 5 cm. It is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, inhabiting deeper waters than its relatives. The shell is glossy, thick, and robust, typically white or cream in color, and often with brown spots or bands. Unlike other Volvarina species, the Giant Marginella is a scavenger, feeding on the remains of dead animals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Margin snails
Marginellidae
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| Genus |
Volvarina
Volvarina
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