Purple Janthina [Ocenebra erinaceus]
Description
Also known as the European Purple Janthina, this species is typically found in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the North Sea. It is a carnivorous species that primarily feeds on bivalves. They have a thick, heavy shell that is typically brown or purple. The shell can reach up to 5 cm in size.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
|
| Genus |
Ocenebra
Ocenebra
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