Atlantic Philine [Philine catena]
Description
Philine catena, commonly known as the Atlantic Philine, is a species of sea snail found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is distinguished by its smooth, elongated white shell and its preference for colder, deeper waters. The species is carnivorous, preying on other mollusks.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Philinids
Philinidae
|
| Genus |
Philine
Philine
|