Amaea sinensis [Amaea sinensis]
Description
The Chinese amaea is a species of small sea snail found in the waters of the western Pacific Ocean, specifically around China, Japan, and Taiwan. Its shell is rather smooth and shiny, measuring up to 15 mm in length. It exhibits a light brown color with darker brown streaks. The species is often found inhabiting rocky substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
|
| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
|
| Genus |
Amaea
Amaea
|