Florida crown conch
A species of Melongena, Also known as American crown conch Scientific name : Melongena corona Genus : Melongena
Florida crown conch, A species of Melongena
Also known as:
American crown conch
Botanical name: Melongena corona
Genus: Melongena
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Description
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Description
The shell of this species is extremely variable in terms of the degree of spiny ornamentation. Some shells are much smoother than others. These snails can be as large as about 5 in (12 cm) long, and are mostly dark brown with irregular bands of white or cream. There are small spines on the largest whorl of the smoother forms,; the most spiny forms have several rows of spines. The aperture of the shell can be closed at will with an operculum. This snail is a predator; it eats other mollusks, including scallops.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Whelks Genus
Melongena Species
Florida crown conch 
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