Eastern Bubble Snail [Bulla vernicosa]
Description
A marine species found in the Western Atlantic Ocean. Its habitat ranges from the coasts of North Carolina to Florida, and includes the Gulf of Mexico. The shell of this species is large, smooth, and glossy, with a cream or light brown color. It is nocturnal and feeds on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
|
| Family |
Bubble Shells
Bullidae
|
| Genus |
Bulla
Bulla
|