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ramose murex

Chicoreus ramosus

Taxonomy

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

About

Chicoreus ramosus, common name the ramose murex or branched murex, is a species of predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Muricidae, the murex snails. It is considered an economically important species in the Indo-West Pacific, specially in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ramose murex?
The scientific name of ramose murex is Chicoreus ramosus.
What is the conservation status of ramose murex?
The ramose murex has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does ramose murex belong to?
ramose murex belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does ramose murex belong to?
ramose murex belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does ramose murex belong to?
ramose murex belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does ramose murex belong to?
ramose murex belongs to the order Neogastropoda.
What family does ramose murex belong to?
ramose murex belongs to the family Muricidae.
What genus does ramose murex belong to?
ramose murex belongs to the genus Chicoreus.