Queen Helmet [Cassis madagascariensis]
Description
This species is native to the Atlantic Ocean, specifically around Florida and the Caribbean. The Queen Helmet has a large, robust shell with a short spire and a wide, round aperture. Its shell is a pale cream color, often marked with brown or purple spots or streaks. 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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