Mo123 Planaxis sulcatus (grooved top shell)
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Neogastropoda
Family: Planaxidae
Genus: Planaxis
Species: Planaxis sulcatus
The shell of Planaxis sulcatus is
small and elongated, typically reaching about 1 to 2 centimeters in length. The
shell's coloration can vary but is often light brown to yellowish-brown with
darker brown spiral bands. This species is found in shallow coastal waters and
intertidal zones in tropical and subtropical regions.
Planaxis sulcatus is a carnivorous snail that feeds on
small invertebrates, detritus, and algae. Planaxis sulcatus is
distributed in various tropical and subtropical regions, including the
Indo-Pacific, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Like many
gastropods, they are dioecious, with separate male and female individuals.
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