Borisa's Cone [Borisa conus]
Description
Borisa conus, also known as Borisa's Cone, is a species of sea snail in the family Borsoniidae. This species is distributed in the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its conical shape and the coloration of its shell, which is usually tan or light brown with darker brown patches. Borisa conus inhabits shallow waters and is often found in coral reef environments. It feeds mainly on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Anglerfishes
Lophiiformes
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| Family |
Dreamers
Oneirodidae
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| Genus |
Borisa
Borisa
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