Malacology
Malacology is the study of mollusks. This includes animals like octopus, snails, slugs, and clams. It is the second largest phylum of animals, making them one of the most successful groups on the planet. There are over 80,000 described species of mollusks with many more left to be discovered. Mullusca is composed of 8 recognized classes including Cephalopoda, Gastropoda, Polyplacophora, Scaphapoda, Monoplacophorans, the Aplacophorans, Caudofoveata and Solenogastres, and Bivalvia.
Atlantic Grey Cowry
(Gmelin, 1791)
Luria cinerea
Class:
Gastropoda
Order:
Littorinimorpha
Family:
Cypraeidae
Image Voucher:
ANSP 408099
Shell Information
Length (mm): 35-45
Dextral
Chirality:
This is a short, wide cowry with grey to brown coloration on top and white on bottom. There are typically two light bands encircling the shell and sometimes dark spots and lines on the sides. Small teeth line both sides of the inner aperture.
Description:
Ecological Information
Distribution:
Depth (m):
North Carolina to Brazil
0 to 1472 meters
Diet:
Herbivore
Habitat:
Marine; Coral reefs and other hard substrates
Misc. Facts
Citations
MolluscaBase eds. (2021). MolluscaBase. Luria cinerea (Gmelin, 1791). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=390557 on 2021-06-23
Rosenberg, G., F. Moretzsohn, and E. F. Garc�a. 29. Gastropoda (Mollusca) of the Gulf of Mexico, Pp. 579�699 in Felder, D.L. and D.K. Camp (eds.), Gulf of Mexico�Origins, Waters, and Biota. Biodiversity. Texas A&M University Press, College Station, Texas.