Astrea undosa [Astrea undosa]
Description
Astrea undosa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae. It has a shell that can reach a size of 50-60 mm. This species is distributed in the Pacific Ocean along California, USA and Baja California, Mexico. This sea snail lives in rocky intertidal areas, particularly where there are large rocks and boulders.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Anemones and Corals
Anthozoa
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| Order |
Stony Corals
Scleractinia
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| Family |
Merulinidae
Merulinidae
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| Genus |
Astrea
Astrea
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