Muddy Argonaut [Argonauta bottgeri]
Description
The Muddy Argonaut is a smaller species, with females reaching a shell size of up to 120 millimeters. They inhabit the Indo-Pacific region and are often found in shallow waters near the coast. Similar to other Argonauts, the males are much smaller and do not produce a shell. The species is named after the brownish color of the female's shell.
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 |
Argonauta
Argonauta
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