Common Egg Cowrie [Ovula ovum]
Description
The Common Egg Cowrie, or Ovula ovum, is a large sea snail found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Its shell, which is egg-shaped and glossy white, is easily recognizable. The Common Egg Cowrie usually lives in coral reef environments and is known for its nocturnal behavior. It primarily feeds on soft corals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Ranellids
Ranellidae
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| Genus |
Frog Shells
Bursa
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