Spotted Sundial [Architectonica maculata]
Description
The Spotted Sundial is a species of sea snail that belongs to the Architectonicidae family. It is typically found in the waters around the Philippines, and it is known for its shell, which features a unique pattern of brown spots. The species inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters and coral reefs, and it feeds on detritus and small organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Architectonicoidea
Architectonicoidea
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| Family |
Sundials
Architectonicidae
|
| Genus |
Philippine Sundials
Heliacus
|