Atlantic Frog Shell [Bursa rhodostoma]
Description
The Atlantic Frog Shell is a species of sea snail in the family Bursidae. This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean, primarily in the Caribbean Sea. It is characterized by its reddish-brown shell with white apertural lips. The Atlantic Frog Shell is usually found in shallow waters, particularly in seagrass beds and coral reefs.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Bursids
Bursidae
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| Genus |
Frog Shells
Bursa
|