Prickly Slipper Snail [Bostrycapulus pritzkeri]
Description
The Prickly Slipper Snail, also known as Bostrycapulus pritzkeri, is a unique species found in the Eastern Pacific, from Mexico to Peru. It is easily distinguishable by its shell, which is shaped like a slipper and covered with prickly spines. This species lives in rocky subtidal habitats and feeds on algae. It has an unusual mating behavior where males can turn into females.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Cup-and-saucer snails
Calyptraeidae
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| Genus |
Bostrycapulus
Bostrycapulus
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