Korean mud snail [Bullacta exarata]
Description
The Korean mud snail, or Bullacta exarata, is a species of bubble snail that is native to the western Pacific Ocean, specifically around the coasts of Korea, China, and Japan. This species inhabits mud flats and estuaries and is often found in areas with high concentrations of algae, which it feeds on. The Korean mud snail is small, with a shell that is typically less than 2 cm in length. The shell is rounded, with a short spire and a wide, open umbilicus. The color varies from brown to black, often with a pattern of lighter spots or bands.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Head Shield Slugs
Cephalaspidae
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| Genus |
Bullacta
Bullacta
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