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Lightning Whelk

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum

Taxonomy

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

About

Sinistrofulgur sinistrum is an edible species of large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the busycon whelks.

Frequently Asked Questions

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