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Humpback Cowry

Mauritia mauritiana

Taxonomy

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

About

Mauritia mauritiana, common names the humpback cowry, chocolate cowry, mourning cowry and Mauritius cowry, is a species of tropical sea snail, a cowry, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Humpback Cowry?
The scientific name of Humpback Cowry is Mauritia mauritiana.
What kingdom does Humpback Cowry belong to?
Humpback Cowry belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Humpback Cowry belong to?
Humpback Cowry belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Humpback Cowry belong to?
Humpback Cowry belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Humpback Cowry belong to?
Humpback Cowry belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
What family does Humpback Cowry belong to?
Humpback Cowry belongs to the family Cypraeidae.
What genus does Humpback Cowry belong to?
Humpback Cowry belongs to the genus Mauritia.