Striped Virrocone Snail [Vexillum (Costellaria) striatum]
Description
The Striped Virrocone Snail is a species of sea snail that belongs to the family Costellariidae. This species is characterized by its elongated, cone-shaped shell that is adorned with dark, spiral stripes. It is native to the waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean. This snail is often found in seagrass beds and on sandy bottoms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
|
| Family |
Cones
Conidae
|
| Genus |
Virrocone Snails
Virroconus
|