3,797 observations
Banded Dye-murex
Hexaplex trunculus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Mollusca βΊClass: Gastropoda βΊOrder: Neogastropoda βΊFamily: Muricidae βΊGenus: Hexaplex
About
Hexaplex trunculus (also known as Murex trunculus, Phyllonotus trunculus, or the banded dye-murex) is a medium-sized species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex shells or rock snails.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Banded Dye-murex is Hexaplex trunculus.
- Banded Dye-murex belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Banded Dye-murex belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Banded Dye-murex belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Banded Dye-murex belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
- Banded Dye-murex belongs to the family Muricidae.
- Banded Dye-murex belongs to the genus Hexaplex.