1,063 observations
Florida Pear Whelk
Fulguropsis pyruloides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Neogastropoda ›Family: Busyconidae ›Genus: Fulguropsis
About
Fulguropsis pyruloides is a species of Marine Gastropod, commonly known as the Pear Whelk. It is also known as the Florida Pear Whelk or Atlantic Pear Whelk in scientific and shelling circles to differentiate from the more well known Fulguropsis spirata, which is also known as the Pear Whelk. It was first described by American conchologist, Thomas Say, in 1822.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Florida Pear Whelk is Fulguropsis pyruloides.
- Florida Pear Whelk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Florida Pear Whelk belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Florida Pear Whelk belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Florida Pear Whelk belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
- Florida Pear Whelk belongs to the family Busyconidae.
- Florida Pear Whelk belongs to the genus Fulguropsis.