Southern Fox Whelk [Austrophoxus antarcticus]
Description
The Southern Fox Whelk is a species of sea snail that is endemic to the southern coast of Australia. It has a robust shell that varies in color from white to light brown. It is characterized by its high spire and strongly beaded spiral cords. This species inhabits coastal regions with sandy and rocky substrates, where it feeds on detritus and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Sea Spiders
Pycnogonida
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| Order |
Pantopoda
Pantopoda
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| Family |
Sea Spiders
Phoxichilidiidae
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| Genus |
Austrophoxus
Austrophoxus
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