Common Janthina
Janthina janthina
Classification
- Class
- Gastropoda
- Order
- —
- Family
- Epitoniidae
Janthina janthina is a species of holoplanktonic sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Epitoniidae. Its common names include violet sea-snail, common violet snail, large violet snail and purple storm snail. Distribution This species is found worldwide in the warm waters of tropical and temperate seas, floating at the surface.
La janthine (Janthina janthina) est un des rares gastéropodes marins qui vit à la surface de l'eau. Elle n'a pas l'air d'un prédateur, mais elle est redoutable pour son allure. Inoffensive pour l'homme, c'est une tueuse de siphonophores comme les physalies.
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Distribution
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