1,158 observations
Scotch Bonnet Snail
Semicassis granulata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Littorinimorpha ›Family: Cassidae ›Genus: Semicassis
About
The Scotch bonnet, scientific name Semicassis granulata, is a medium-sized to large species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the subfamily Cassinae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells. The common name "Scotch bonnet" alludes to the general outline and color pattern of the shell, which vaguely resemble a tam o' shanter, a traditional Scottish bonnet or cap. The shell is egg-shaped and fairly large, 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in maximum dimension,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scotch Bonnet Snail is Semicassis granulata.
- Scotch Bonnet Snail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scotch Bonnet Snail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Scotch Bonnet Snail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Scotch Bonnet Snail belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
- Scotch Bonnet Snail belongs to the family Cassidae.
- Scotch Bonnet Snail belongs to the genus Semicassis.