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Channeled Whelk

Busycotypus canaliculatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Neogastropoda ›Family: Busyconidae ›Genus: Busycotypus

About

The channeled whelk, Busycotypus canaliculatus, previously known as Busycon canaliculatum, is a very large predatory sea snail, a marine prosobranch gastropod, a busycon whelk, belonging to the family Busyconidae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Channeled Whelk?
The scientific name of Channeled Whelk is Busycotypus canaliculatus.
What kingdom does Channeled Whelk belong to?
Channeled Whelk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Channeled Whelk belong to?
Channeled Whelk belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Channeled Whelk belong to?
Channeled Whelk belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Channeled Whelk belong to?
Channeled Whelk belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
What family does Channeled Whelk belong to?
Channeled Whelk belongs to the family Busyconidae.
What genus does Channeled Whelk belong to?
Channeled Whelk belongs to the genus Busycotypus.