Red whelk
A species of Neptunea Scientific name : Neptunea antiqua Genus : Neptunea
Red whelk, A species of Neptunea
Botanical name: Neptunea antiqua
Genus: Neptunea
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Description
Description
N. antiqua resembles Buccinum undatum (common whelk). It can grow to a length of 20 cm (7.9 in), although most specimens only reach half that size. It is the largest marine snail in parts of its range.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Whelks Genus
Neptunea Species
Red whelk