Villora's Sea Snail [Villora conica]
Description
Villora's Sea Snail is a species of gastropod mollusk with a conical shell. They are mostly found in the Pacific Ocean, but can also inhabit the Indian Ocean. They prefer rocky habitats and are often found in the intertidal zone. Being grazers, they feed primarily on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Poecilostomatoida
Poecilostomatoida
|
| Family |
Philichthyids
Philichthyidae
|
| Genus |
Villora
Villora
|