Artacama Knobbed Whelk [Artacama cinnamomea]
Description
The Artacama Knobbed Whelk is a medium-sized marine gastropod mollusk that can be found in the waters of the Western Atlantic. The species is known for its thick, robust shell that has a high spire and a large body whorl. The shell color varies from light brown to dark brown, often with a pattern of lighter spiral bands. This species inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms, usually at depths of 20 to 100 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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| Family |
Trichobranchids
Trichobranchidae
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| Genus |
Artacama
Artacama
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