Red Spiny Trough Shell [Murexsul rufus]
Description
A smaller species of Spiny Trough Shell that is distinguished by its bright red coloration. Commonly found in the tropical waters of the Caribbean Sea. The species is known for its nocturnal behavior and tend to inhabit coral reefs, where they feed on small crustaceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Trough Shells
Mactridae
|
| Genus |
Spiny Trough Shells
Coelomactra
|