Prickly Triton [Hexaplex radix]
Description
The Prickly Triton is a species of marine gastropod. The shell is large, reaching up to 15 cm in length, and is adorned with large, prickly spines. The shell's color ranges from pale yellow to brown, with a white interior. The Prickly Triton is found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly around the coasts of Japan and the Philippines. They are carnivorous and feed on a variety of invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
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| Genus |
Hexaplex
Hexaplex
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