Melon shell
A species of Melo, Also known as Diadem volute Scientific name : Melo amphora Genus : Melo
Melon shell, A species of Melo
Also known as:
Diadem volute
Botanical name: Melo amphora
Genus: Melo
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Description
Description
The Diadem Rolling Snail (Melo amphora) is a very large snail from the family of rolling snails (Melo genus), which is found in the middle Indo-Pacific. It feeds on snails and shells.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Volutes Genus
Melo Species
Melon shell