Horned sea snail [Spinophallus cornutus]
Description
Spinophallus cornutus, commonly known as 'horned sea snail', is a marine gastropod mollusk native to the Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by its large, horn-like spines that provide a formidable defense against predators. The horned sea snail is a bottom-dweller and prefers rocky substrates. It is a nocturnal species, emerging to feed on detritus and small invertebrates during the night.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Aglajoid
Aglajoid
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| Family |
Aglajids
Aglajidae
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| Genus |
Spinophallus
Spinophallus
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