Rough Murex [Pterynotus pinnatus]
Description
Pterynotus pinnatus, also known as the Rough Murex, is a species of sea snail that is well known for the raised ridges and spikes on its shell. The shell is usually white, but it can also be gray or brown. This species is typically found in shallow waters and it feeds on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Murex snails
Muricidae
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| Genus |
Pterynotus
Pterynotus
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