🌿Native Nature

Atlantic Dogwhelk

Nucella lapillus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Neogastropoda ›Family: Muricidae ›Genus: Nucella

About

The dog whelk, dogwhelk, or Atlantic dogwinkle, scientific name Nucella lapillus, is a species of predatory sea snail, a carnivorous marine gastropod in the family Muricidae, the rock snails.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Atlantic Dogwhelk?
The scientific name of Atlantic Dogwhelk is Nucella lapillus.
What kingdom does Atlantic Dogwhelk belong to?
Atlantic Dogwhelk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Atlantic Dogwhelk belong to?
Atlantic Dogwhelk belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Atlantic Dogwhelk belong to?
Atlantic Dogwhelk belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Atlantic Dogwhelk belong to?
Atlantic Dogwhelk belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
What family does Atlantic Dogwhelk belong to?
Atlantic Dogwhelk belongs to the family Muricidae.
What genus does Atlantic Dogwhelk belong to?
Atlantic Dogwhelk belongs to the genus Nucella.