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Perverse Lightning Whelk

Sinistrofulgur perversum

Taxonomy

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

About

The lightning whelk, scientific name Sinistrofulgur perversum, is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the busycon whelks. This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.

Frequently Asked Questions

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