Speckled whelk
A species of Cominella Scientific name : Cominella adspersa Genus : Cominella
Speckled whelk, A species of Cominella
Botanical name: Cominella adspersa
Genus: Cominella
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Description
The length of the shell varies between 25 mm and 75 mm. The oblong-ovate shell is of a red brown color. It is furrowed throughout its whole extent by regular transverse striae, numerous, pretty near, interwoven by other very fine longitudinal striae. The pointed spire is composed of seven whorls. Each whorl, except the lowest, is adorned with longitudinal tubercles or ribs. The columella projectis a little above an incipient umbilicus, which penetrates it at the base of the emargination. The ovular aperture is provided with a callosity upon the left lip, which is of a beautiful reddish color. The pouter lip is arched, plaited upon the internal edge as often as there are striae externally.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Whelks Genus
Cominella Species
Speckled whelk 
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