Measled Cowrie [Cypraea miliaris]
Description
The Measled Cowrie, or Cypraea miliaris, is a small to medium-sized sea snail found in the Eastern Pacific region. Its shell is typically cream to tan in color, covered with small, dark spots that resemble measles, hence its common name. The Measled Cowrie primarily inhabits rocky intertidal and subtidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Ranellids
Ranellidae
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| Genus |
Frog Shells
Bursa
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