Elegant olive [Oliva elegans]
Description
The Elegant olive is a species of sea snail. It is found in the western Pacific Ocean, from the Philippines to Taiwan. The shell is elongated and shiny, with a slender aperture. The color is typically pale yellow or cream, with irregular dark brown bands and zigzag lines. The Elegant olive prefers sandy substrates and is known for its nocturnal predatory behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
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| Genus |
Letter Olives
Agaronia
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