Rat cone
A species of Cone shells Scientific name : Conus rattus Genus : Cone shells
Rat cone, A species of Cone shells
Botanical name: Conus rattus
Genus: Cone shells
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Description
The size of the shell varies between 25 mm and 70 mm. Typically found in water on sand or in crevices with a depth of 0 to -6,737 meters (0 to -22,103 feet). The color of the shell is yellowish brown or ash-color, often with fine close chestnut revolving lines, with large white spots and maculations usually forming an interrupted central band and another at the shoulder. The shell has a flattish spire, rounded shoulders and several spiral ridges around the base of the body whorl. The aperture is pale purple.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Cone snails Genus
Cone shells Species
Rat cone 
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