Australian Turban [Myrtea australis]
Description
Another species of marine gastropod mollusks in the Turbinidae family. Known as the Australian Turban, it is endemic to the waters off Australia. It has a thick, rounded shell with a well-developed, often toothed, operculum. The color is typically a mix of cream, brown, and green. This species is found in the intertidal zone and shallow subtidal areas on rocky substrates, where it grazes on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Lucine Clams
Lucinidae
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| Genus |
Myrtea
Myrtea
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