491 observations
King Helmet Snail
Cassis tuberosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Mollusca βΊClass: Gastropoda βΊOrder: Littorinimorpha βΊFamily: Cassidae βΊGenus: Cassis
About
Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet, is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of King Helmet Snail is Cassis tuberosa.
- King Helmet Snail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- King Helmet Snail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- King Helmet Snail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- King Helmet Snail belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
- King Helmet Snail belongs to the family Cassidae.
- King Helmet Snail belongs to the genus Cassis.