Atlantic Deer Cowrie [Bistolida hirundo]
Description
The Atlantic Deer Cowrie, scientifically known as Bistolida hirundo, is a medium-sized sea snail. It is typically found in the tropical Western Atlantic, around the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. It often dwells in sandy or rocky habitats, and is known for its beautiful, glossy shell that is oval in shape and often white with brown spots or streaks.
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 |
Frog Shells
Bursa
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