Chestnut turban [Turbo castanea]
Description
The Chestnut turban is a medium-sized marine snail with a shell size typically around 4-6 cm. It has a top-shaped shell that is usually chestnut-brown, hence its common name. This species is native to the Eastern Pacific region and is commonly found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of rocky shores.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Turbans and turban snails
Turbinidae
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| Genus |
Top Shells
Megastraea
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