Common Runcina [Runcinella pellucida]
Description
The Common Runcina is a small, oval-shaped marine gastropod that is predominantly found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is characterized by a translucent body with a light brown or olive-green coloration. It is typically found in shallow water, especially in areas with a rich algae growth. It feeds primarily on green algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Runcinids
Runcinidae
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| Genus |
Runcinella
Runcinella
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