Corrugate nerite [Neritodryas corrugata]
Description
The Corrugate nerite is a small species of sea snail that is found in the Indo-Pacific region. They inhabit rocky shores and coral reefs from the intertidal zone down to depths of around 20 meters. The shell of the Corrugate nerite is distinctively ridged and heavily calcified, offering protection from predators. This species is generally nocturnal and grazes on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| 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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