Borisa's Whelk [Borisa whelkius]
Description
Borisa whelkius, or Borisa's Whelk, belongs to the family Borsoniidae. It is a marine gastropod commonly found in the North Pacific Ocean. The shell is typically conical, and the color varies from light brown to dark brown with a glossy finish. The species inhabits deep-sea environments and prefers sandy or muddy substrates. Their diet is omnivorous, primarily including small invertebrates and detritus.
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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