Armata's Seasnail [Columbella armata]
Description
Armata's Seasnail or Columbella armata is a small marine gastropod mollusk that belongs to the family Columbellidae. It is commonly found in the Eastern Pacific region from Mexico to Peru. It is characterized by a robust, elongated shell with a pointed spire and a narrow aperture. The shell is usually cream or white in color, with brown or purple bands. This species is typically found in rocky intertidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Limnomedusae
Limnomedusae
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| Family |
Freshwater Jellyfish
Olindiidae
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| Genus |
Armata
Armata
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