Gilded tegula
A species of Tegula snails Scientific name : Tegula aureotincta Genus : Tegula snails
Gilded tegula, A species of Tegula snails
Botanical name: Tegula aureotincta
Genus: Tegula snails
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Description
Description
The size of the shell varies between 20 mm and 40 mm. The shell is broad and low. The spire feels rough. Its sculpture consists of low, spiral ridges, especially on the body whorl and of diagonal ridges. The color of the spire is dark gray or olive. The base of the shell has a bright yellow or orange skin around the deep umbilicus.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Trochida Family
Tegulidae Genus
Tegula snails Species
Gilded tegula