Anemone cone
A species of Cone shells Scientific name : Conus anemone Genus : Cone shells
Anemone cone, A species of Cone shells
Botanical name: Conus anemone
Genus: Cone shells
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Description
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The size of the shell varies between 21 mm and 93 mm. The shell is very variable in form. It is short and robust, with a short spire, or longer and more slender, with an elevated spire. The spire and the body whorl are closely encircled throughout with close ridged striae. The color of the shell is white, longitudinally nebulously or reticulately painted with chestnut or chocolate, with an irregular central white band. The color of the aperture is chocolate-tinged and white-banded in the middle.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Cone snails Genus
Cone shells Species
Anemone cone