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Calf Cowry

Lyncina vitellus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Littorinimorpha ›Family: Cypraeidae ›Genus: Lyncina

About

Lyncina vitellus, common name : the calf cowry or the Pacific deer cowry, is a species of sea snail, a cowry, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Calf Cowry?
The scientific name of Calf Cowry is Lyncina vitellus.
What is the conservation status of Calf Cowry?
The Calf Cowry has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Calf Cowry belong to?
Calf Cowry belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Calf Cowry belong to?
Calf Cowry belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Calf Cowry belong to?
Calf Cowry belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Calf Cowry belong to?
Calf Cowry belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
What family does Calf Cowry belong to?
Calf Cowry belongs to the family Cypraeidae.
What genus does Calf Cowry belong to?
Calf Cowry belongs to the genus Lyncina.