Giant Pacific mitre [Mitra idae]
Description
The Giant Pacific mitre, known scientifically as Mitra idae, is a marine gastropod mollusk in the Mitridae family. It is characterized by its large, conical shell, which is typically colored with a pattern of white, brown, and orange. This species is found in the tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean and is known to inhabit sandy substrates and coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Miters
Mitridae
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| Genus |
Mitra
Mitra
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