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Knobbed Whelk

Busycon carica

Taxonomy

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

About

The knobbed whelk (Busycon carica) is a species of very large predatory sea snail, or in the USA, a whelk, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Busyconidae, the busycon whelks.

Frequently Asked Questions

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