Kingdom Animalia Class Gastropoda Family Phasianellidae Scientific name Phasianella nivosa | Phylum Mollusca Superfamily Phasianelloidea Genus Phasianella Rank Species | |
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Phasianella nivosa is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Phasianellidae.
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Description
The shell grows to a height of 2 cm. The spire attains a moderate height with rounded whorls. The color of the shell ihas a pale to dark background with lighter, thick for thin, broken bands.
Habitat
This species is found on algae in the eulittoral zone.
Distribution
This species occurs in the Indian Ocean off Tanzania and Madagascar.
References
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