Purple Sea Snail [Colpodaspis pusilla]
Description
Colpodaspis pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Sea Snail, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Aglajidae. The Purple Sea Snail is found in the Atlantic Ocean with a shell that measures 3mm. This species is characterised by having a rounded body with a smooth shell. This snail is often found in deep waters and is known for its unique purple hue.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Diaphanids
Diaphanidae
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| Genus |
Colpodaspis
Colpodaspis
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