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Money Cowry

Monetaria moneta

Taxonomy

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

About

Monetaria moneta, common name the money cowry, is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Money Cowry?
The scientific name of Money Cowry is Monetaria moneta.
What is the conservation status of Money Cowry?
The Money Cowry has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Money Cowry belong to?
Money Cowry belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Money Cowry belong to?
Money Cowry belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Money Cowry belong to?
Money Cowry belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Money Cowry belong to?
Money Cowry belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
What family does Money Cowry belong to?
Money Cowry belongs to the family Cypraeidae.
What genus does Money Cowry belong to?
Money Cowry belongs to the genus Monetaria.