Antarctic Whelk [Neogastropoda Eulimidae]
Description
The Antarctic Whelk is a smaller species of sea snail that is found throughout the Southern Ocean. It is characterized by its small size and elongated, conical shell. This species is a scavenger, feeding on dead and decaying matter on the ocean floor. It is typically found in colder, deeper waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Whelks
Buccinidae
|
| Genus |
Antarctic whelks
Buccinofusus
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