South African Bonnet [Cypraecassis natalensis]
Description
The South African Bonnet is a species of large sea snail found off the coasts of South Africa. It has a robust, rounded shell with a high spire and a flared outer lip. The shell is typically white or cream-colored with brown spots or bands. It inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms and feeds primarily on sea urchins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Tonnoidea
Tonnoidea
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| Family |
Cassids
Cassidae
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| Genus |
Cypraecassis
Cypraecassis
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