Giant Silver-mouth Turban [Turbo argyrostomus gigas]
Description
The Giant Silver-mouth Turban is a subspecies of Turbo argyrostomus. This sea snail is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific and usually inhabits coral reefs from the intertidal zone to 20 meters deep. The Giant Silver-mouth Turban is characterized by its larger size compared to other members of the genus. It has a solid, round shell with a pearly aperture. This species is herbivorous, mainly consuming algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Turbans and turban snails
Turbinidae
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| Genus |
Silver-mouth Turbans
Lunella
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