Kellet's whelk
A species of Kelletia Scientific name : Kelletia kelletii Genus : Kelletia
Kellet's whelk, A species of Kelletia
Botanical name: Kelletia kelletii
Genus: Kelletia
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Description
Kelletia kelletii was discovered and described (under the name Fusus kelletii) by Manx naturalist Edward Forbes in 1850. The specific name kelletii is in honor of captain Henry Kellett, who led the scientific expedition during which these snails were collected. Kellet's whelks are the largest buccinid gastropods found in southern California. The robust, spindle shaped, spiraled shell can reach 6.9 inches (17.5 centimeters) in length. Shells are white to tan and are often covered with encrusting organisms such as bryozoans, sponges and algae. Kellet's whelks display sexual dimorphism with females being the larger individual in a mating pair. Females are generally sexually mature between 2.6 and 2.8 inches (6.5 and 7.0 centimeters), with males maturing at slightly smaller sizes.
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Scientific Classification
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Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Whelks Genus
Kelletia Species
Kellet's whelk 
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