Chank shell [Turbinella pyrum]
Description
The chank shell, also known as the sacred chank, is a species of large sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae. It is found primarily in the Indian Ocean, and its shell is known for its cultural and religious significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. The shell is a left-handed shell, with a bulbous, elongated shape and a large, pointed apex.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Turbans and Trochus
Turbinellidae
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| Genus |
Turbinella
Turbinella
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