Northern siphon whelk
A species of Siphon whelks Scientific name : Penion sulcatus Genus : Siphon whelks
Northern siphon whelk, A species of Siphon whelks
Botanical name: Penion sulcatus
Genus: Siphon whelks
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Description
Penion sulcatus is a medium-to-large species of Penion siphon whelk. Shells are highly variable in sculpture and colouration, but shells are often dark with a white aperture. Penion sulcatus is a carnivore and is known to feed on mussels and Dosina zelandica zelandica.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Family
Whelks Genus
Siphon whelks Species
Northern siphon whelk 
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