Carrier Shell [Xenophora pallidula]
Description
This species is a medium sized marine gastropod known for its unique habit of cementing other shells and small objects to its own shell. This behavior is thought to provide camouflage and deter predators. It is found in the Pacific Ocean, specifically in the waters off Japan, and prefers sandy or muddy habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Carrier Shells
Xenophoridae
|
| Genus |
Xenophora
Xenophora
|