Nerita insculpta [Nerita insculpta]
Description
Nerita insculpta is a species of sea snail that can be found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its sturdy shell that is covered in both radial and spiral ridges. It is typically found in the rocky intertidal zone, where it feeds on algae and other detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
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| Family |
Neritidae
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Nerita
Nerita
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