Glory-of-the-Atlantic Cone
Conus granulatus
Classification
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- Neogastropoda
- Family
- Conidae
Conus granulatus is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies. Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of stinging humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.
Conus granulatus est une espèce de mollusque gastéropode marin de la famille des Conidae. Répartition Ouest de l'Atlantique. Description Taille : 5 à 8 cm.
El Conus granulatus es una especie de caracol de mar, un molusco gasterópodo marino en la familia Conidae, los caracoles cono y sus aliados. Estos caracoles son depredadores y venenosos. Son capaces de "picar" a los seres humanos y seres vivos, por lo que debe ser manipulado con cuidado o no hacerlo en absoluto.
Distribution
Sources and credits
DescriptionConus granulatus, Wikipedia contributorsMore from the same family
California Cone
Californiconus californicus
ConidaeSozon's Cone
Conasprella delessertii
ConidaeJasper Cone
Conasprella jaspidea
ConidaeConasprella pealii
Conasprella pealii
ConidaeConasprella stearnsii
Conasprella stearnsii
ConidaeConus abbreviatus
Conus abbreviatus
ConidaeConus anabathrum
Conus anabathrum
ConidaeSand-dusted Cone
Conus arenatus
Conidae