Reticulated Snail [Phanerophthalmus reticulatus]
Description
The Reticulated Snail, Phanerophthalmus reticulatus, is a marine gastropod mollusk characterized by its unique shell pattern. Its shell is covered with an intricate reticulated pattern, hence its name. It is found in the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region, often in sandy or muddy areas. This sea snail is a nocturnal creature that burrows in the sand or mud during the day and emerges at night to feed on small organisms and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cephalaspidea
Cephalaspidea
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| Family |
Haminoeids
Haminoeidae
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| Genus |
Phanerophthalmus
Phanerophthalmus
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