Gibbula umbilicalis [Gibbula umbilicalis]
Description
Gibbula umbilicalis, also known as the Flat Top Shell, is a species of small sea snail that belongs to the genus Gibbula. It has a flat, conical shell that is often pink or red in color. It typically measures 5-7 mm in height and 6-8 mm in diameter. The species is commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly off the coast of Western Europe.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Architectonicoidea
Architectonicoidea
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| Family |
Sundials
Architectonicidae
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| Genus |
Minute Sundials
Rictaxis
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