Articulate Harp [Harpa articulata]
Description
The Articulate Harp is a sea snail species with a shell that can grow up to 10 cm in length. The shell is recognized for its narrow, elongated shape and a pattern of dark-brown to black vertical bars on a light creamy-brown background. It is found in the tropical waters of the Western Pacific Ocean. It is a nocturnal species that feeds on other sea snails and bivalves.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Ranellids
Ranellidae
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| Genus |
Harp Shells
Harpago
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