Prickly Frog Shell [Bursa spinosa]
Description
The Prickly Frog Shell is a species of sea snail in the Bursidae family. It is native to the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Australia. It is recognized by its spiny shell with irregular spiral rows of tubercles. The Prickly Frog Shell usually inhabits rocky substrates and coral reefs, and is often found at depths of 10 to 30 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Bursids
Bursidae
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| Genus |
Frog Shells
Bursa
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