Tessellated Cone Snail [Conus tessulatus]
Description
The Tessellated Cone Snail is characterized by its geometric, tessellated shell pattern, which varies between individuals but generally consists of dark brown or black lines and spots on a lighter background. It is found in the western Pacific Ocean, from Japan to the Philippines and Australia. It inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow waters and feeds mainly on small marine invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Cones
Conidae
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| Genus |
Marbled Cone Snails
Kalloconus
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