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Eastern Oyster Drill

Urosalpinx cinerea

Taxonomy

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

About

Urosalpinx cinerea, common name the eastern or Atlantic oyster drill, is a species of small predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murexes or rock snails.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Oyster Drill?
The scientific name of Eastern Oyster Drill is Urosalpinx cinerea.
What kingdom does Eastern Oyster Drill belong to?
Eastern Oyster Drill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Oyster Drill belong to?
Eastern Oyster Drill belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Eastern Oyster Drill belong to?
Eastern Oyster Drill belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Eastern Oyster Drill belong to?
Eastern Oyster Drill belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
What family does Eastern Oyster Drill belong to?
Eastern Oyster Drill belongs to the family Muricidae.
What genus does Eastern Oyster Drill belong to?
Eastern Oyster Drill belongs to the genus Urosalpinx.