| Terebra taurina | |
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| Shell of Terebra taurina | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
| Order: | Neogastropoda |
| Family: | Terebridae |
| Genus: | Terebra |
| Species: | T. taurina |
| Binomial name | |
| Terebra taurina (Lightfoot, 1786) | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Terebra taurina is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Terebridae, the auger snails. [1]
The shell of Terebra taurina is elongated and slender, a typical trait of auger snails. It is a tightly coiled, conical structure that can reach lengths of up to 60 millimeters. The shell's surface is smooth and glossy, often adorned with intricate patterns and coloration that can range from creamy whites to various shades of brown and gray, often with bands or streaks.
The coloration of Terebra taurina's shell can vary widely, but it typically features a base color with overlaid patterns. These patterns can be bands, streaks, or spots and are often in contrasting colors such as white, brown, or gray. The intricate patterns and colors not only add to the shell's aesthetic appeal but also serve as camouflage in their natural sandy habitats.
The body of Terebra taurina, like other gastropods, consists of several key parts:
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This species occurs in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Caribbean Sea.
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