Polished Virrocone Snail [Vexillum (Costellaria) nitidum]
Description
The Polished Virrocone Snail is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Costellariidae. Recognized by its shiny, cone-shaped shell, it generally measures between 20 and 50 mm. It inhabits the tropical Indo-Pacific region, typically residing in sand and rubble substrates at depths up to 50m. This species is nocturnal and buries itself in the sand during the daytime.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Cones
Conidae
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| Genus |
Virrocone Snails
Virroconus
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