Pacific Slipper Snail [Bostrycapulus odites]
Description
The Pacific Slipper Snail, or Bostrycapulus odites, is a marine snail species found in the Eastern Pacific, from California to Central America. It has a smooth, slipper-shaped shell that can range from white to dark brown in color. It is typically found in rocky subtidal habitats and feeds on algae. This species is known for its ability to change sex from male to female.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Cup-and-saucer snails
Calyptraeidae
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| Genus |
Bostrycapulus
Bostrycapulus
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