Muricopsis annobonensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muricopsis annobonensis |
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| Shell of Muricopsis annobonensis (paratype at MNHN, Päris) | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Muricidae |
| Genus: | Muricopsis |
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M. annobonensis
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| Muricopsis annobonensis Houart & Rolán, 2001
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Muricopsis (Muricopsis) annobonensis Houart & Rolán, 2001 |
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Muricopsis annobonensis is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusk that usually has a single shell and moves on a muscular "foot." This snail belongs to the family called Muricidae. These are often known as murex snails or rock snails.
Where It Lives: Distribution
This amazing sea snail lives in the ocean waters off West Africa. It was first found near the island of Annobón. This island is located in the Gulf of Guinea.
See also
In Spanish: Muricopsis annobonensis para niños
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