Grey bonnet
A species of Phalium Scientific name : Phalium glaucum Genus : Phalium
Grey bonnet, A species of Phalium
Botanical name: Phalium glaucum
Genus: Phalium
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Description
Shell of Phalium glaucum can reach a length of 60–147 millimetres (2.4–5.8 in). These shells are helmet shaped with a large body whorl and tiny spires. The surface of shell is smooth and uniformly greyish or pale brown. The molluscs have a white body and a large yellowish or whitish foot which is edged in reddish brown. The operculum is bright yellow and fan-shaped. Usually this sea snail buries itself in the sandy areas with the long siphon sticking out.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Littorinimorph snails Family
Helmet snails Genus
Phalium Species
Grey bonnet 
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