Green turban shell, Turbo marmoratus
Description
Green turban shell, Turbo marmoratus. Heavy dull green shell with angular shoulder on body whorl, and large, pearlescent cream aperture.
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Gastropods
are
the
largest
class
of
molluscs,
with
about
80,000
species.
Gastropod
sea
snails
that
live
in
tropical
seas
have
plenty
of
nutrients
to
feed
on,
and
develop
bright,
patterned
shells
which
are
thick
and
strong.
The green turban sea snail Turbo marmoratus is found on the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These sea snails feed on algae. They have shells with thick layers of nacre, or mother-of-pearl, and are collected in large numbers to make jewellery and buttons.
The green turban sea snail Turbo marmoratus is found on the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These sea snails feed on algae. They have shells with thick layers of nacre, or mother-of-pearl, and are collected in large numbers to make jewellery and buttons.
Accession number
A102.666
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