New Zealand Bubble Snail [Scaphander mundus]
Description
Scaphander mundus, known as the New Zealand Bubble Snail, is a species of sea snail native to the waters around New Zealand. This snail is characterized by its thick, oval shell that can reach up to 55 mm in length. The shell is typically white or cream-colored with brown spots. This species is often found in sandy or muddy substrates, where it feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Scaphandrids
Scaphandridae
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| Genus |
Scaphander
Scaphander
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