Kauai tree snail [Stephania rufostrigata]
Description
Stephania rufostrigata, known commonly as the Kauai tree snail, is a species of air-breathing land snail endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Its shell is characterized by its unique reddish-brown stripes, hence the name 'rufostrigata'. This snail is typically found in the wet forests of Kauai and is known for its slow movement and nocturnal behavior. The diet of the Kauai tree snail primarily consists of the surface films of leaves, including microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
Hydroids, Fire Corals, and Stinging Anemones
Hydrozoa
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| Order |
Siphonophorae
Siphonophorae
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| Family |
Physophoridae
Physophoridae
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| Genus |
Stephalia
Stephalia
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