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Beaded Periwinkle

Cenchritis muricatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Littorinimorpha ›Family: Littorinidae ›Genus: Cenchritis

About

Cenchritis muricatus is a species of sea snail in the family Littorinidae, the winkles or periwinkles. It occurs in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and the Lesser Antilles. It is known commonly as the beaded periwinkle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beaded Periwinkle?
The scientific name of Beaded Periwinkle is Cenchritis muricatus.
What kingdom does Beaded Periwinkle belong to?
Beaded Periwinkle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Beaded Periwinkle belong to?
Beaded Periwinkle belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Beaded Periwinkle belong to?
Beaded Periwinkle belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Beaded Periwinkle belong to?
Beaded Periwinkle belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
What family does Beaded Periwinkle belong to?
Beaded Periwinkle belongs to the family Littorinidae.
What genus does Beaded Periwinkle belong to?
Beaded Periwinkle belongs to the genus Cenchritis.