Golden Olive [Oliva auricularia]
Description
The Golden Olive (Oliva auricularia) is a sea snail species found in the Western Pacific, from the Philippines to Australia. This species dwells in sandy substrates near coral reefs. Its shell is elongated and glossy, with a pattern of golden tones that give it its common name. The Golden Olive is a nocturnal species, actively hunting small invertebrates at night and burrowing in the sand during the day.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
|
| Genus |
Giant Olives
Callianax
|