Triplofusus papillosus
A species of Triplofusus, Also known as Horse conch Scientific name : Triplofusus giganteus Genus : Triplofusus
Triplofusus papillosus, A species of Triplofusus
Also known as:
Horse conch
Botanical name: Triplofusus giganteus
Genus: Triplofusus
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Description
Triplofusus papillosus (Triplofusus giganteus) is a large, tropical marine sea snail. This predatory sea snail is considered one of the largest gastropods in the world. It can be found on the Atlantic coast off the eastern United States as well as the Gulf of Mexico. The iconic shape of its shell is instantly recognizable, and it was even named Florida's state shell.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Order
Neogastropod snails Genus
Triplofusus Species
Triplofusus papillosus