Artacama Atlantic Whelk [Artacama rufa]
Description
The Artacama Atlantic Whelk is a marine gastropod mollusk that inhabits the waters of the Western Atlantic. The shell of this species is thick and heavy, with a high spire and a large body whorl. It has a distinctive red coloration, which gives the species its name. The Artacama Atlantic Whelk is a scavenger, feeding on a variety of food items, including dead fish and crustaceans. It is usually found at depths of 30 to 200 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Artacama
Artacama
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