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Purple Dye Murex

Bolinus brandaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Neogastropoda ›Family: Muricidae ›Genus: Bolinus

About

Bolinus brandaris (originally called Murex brandaris by Linnaeus and also Haustellum brandaris), and commonly known as the purple dye murex or the spiny dye-murex, is a species of medium-sized predatory sea snail, an edible marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or the rock snails.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Dye Murex?
The scientific name of Purple Dye Murex is Bolinus brandaris.
What is the conservation status of Purple Dye Murex?
The Purple Dye Murex has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Purple Dye Murex belong to?
Purple Dye Murex belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Purple Dye Murex belong to?
Purple Dye Murex belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Purple Dye Murex belong to?
Purple Dye Murex belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Purple Dye Murex belong to?
Purple Dye Murex belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
What family does Purple Dye Murex belong to?
Purple Dye Murex belongs to the family Muricidae.
What genus does Purple Dye Murex belong to?
Purple Dye Murex belongs to the genus Bolinus.