Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855) is a animal in the Acteonidae family, order Cephalaspidea, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855)

Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855)

Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855) is a species with a characteristic 15 mm ovate shell marked by a large double fold on its columella.

Family
Genus
Pupa
Order
Cephalaspidea
Class
Gastropoda

About Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855)

The scientific name of this species is Pupa affinis (A.Adams, 1855). Its shell reaches 15 mm in length, and is most commonly white, beige, or brown; it may have black markings, or lack them entirely. The shell has an ovate (egg-shaped) form with an elevated spire. The columella, which is the central axis of the shell, bears a large double fold.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Mollusca Gastropoda Cephalaspidea Acteonidae Pupa

More from Acteonidae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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