Radiate Star Turban [Guildfordia radiata]

Description
The Radiate Star Turban is a sea snail species that belongs to the family Turbinidae. Its shell can reach a size of 70mm and is characterized by its radial spines and a star-like pattern. The Radiate Star Turban inhabits subtidal and intertidal zones in the waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
Taxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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Family |
Turbans and turban snails
Turbinidae
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Genus |
Spiny Star Turbans
Guildfordia
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