Coronate nerite [Neritodryas coronata]
Description
The Coronate nerite is a type of sea snail that is found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They inhabit rocky substrates in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones. The shell of the Coronate nerite is round and thick, with a distinctive crown-like shape. This species is diurnal and feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Nerites
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Neritodryas
Neritodryas
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