Grainy Sand Snail [Psammonitella longicauda]
Description
Psammonitella longicauda, commonly known as the Grainy Sand Snail, is a marine gastropod mollusk that resides in the genus Psammonitella. These snails prefer a sandy seafloor habitat and are characterized by their elongated shell that is often covered in sand grains. This species is known for its nocturnal behavior and secretive nature, often burrowing in the sand during the day and emerging only at night to feed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
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| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
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| Genus |
Psammonitella
Psammonitella
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