Common Moon Snail [Natica vitellus]
Description
Common Moon Snails are distinguished by their rounded, smooth shells that range in color from white to grayish blue. They are typically found in coastal areas and prefer sandy or muddy environments. An interesting feature of these snails is their ability to burrow into the sand in search of prey, such as clams and other mollusks.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Moon snails
Naticidae
|
| Genus |
Natica
Natica
|