Mo. 73CYPRAEA ARABICA WITH EGG MASS (Arabian cowrie)

 

Phylum : Mollusca

Class    : Gastropoda

Order  : Littorinimorpha

Family  : Cypraeidae

Genus  : Cypraea

Species : arabica

 

DESCRIPTION

            Cypraea arabica, also known as the Arabian Cowrie, is a species of sea snail. When it comes to its egg mass, it typically consists of numerous, small, round and translucent capsules. These capsules are often arranged in clusters, and each one contains multiple tiny eggs. The overall appearance of the egg mass can vary in colour and size, but it generally resembles a cluster of small, gelatinous spheres.

IUCN Status: Not evaluated