Narrow-mouthed Angular Spindle [Fusinus angulosus var. angustus]
Description
The Narrow-mouthed Angular Spindle is a marine species similar to Fusinus angulosus but has a narrower mouth. It is distinguished by its elongated, spindle-shaped shell with angular ridges. It inhabits the Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coast of West Africa. This species typically resides in sandy substrates and feeds on a diet of marine invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Tulip snails
Fasciolariidae
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| Genus |
Angular Spindle Snails
Latirus
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