Ass's Foot Cowrie [Thala divaricata]
Description
Also known as the Ass's Foot Cowrie, Thala divaricata can be found in the shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is characterized by its oblong, curved shape and the distinctive pattern of white spots on its dark brown to black shell. The animal inside is often brightly colored.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Miters
Mitridae
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| Genus |
Thala
Thala
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