Atlantic Helmet [Cassis tuberosa]
Description
Found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this species is a large, heavy shellfish with a thick, robust shell. It has a rich orange-brown color and a prominent, knobby spire, with a wide, round aperture. The shell's interior is glossy and smooth. They are typically found in sandy or muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Cassids
Cassidae
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| Genus |
Helmet Shells
Cassis
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