Thin Ancilla [Ancilla tenuis]
Description
The Thin Ancilla is a small sea snail characterized by its thin, elongated shell. The shell is usually white or cream with light brown streaks and can reach a length of up to 3 cm. This species is found in tropical and subtropical waters, typically in sandy or muddy substrates. It is a nocturnal species, feeding on small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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| Family |
Olive snails
Olividae
|
| Genus |
Ancilla
Ancilla
|