Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Blue top shell snail
Size:
These snails are commonly found at 1.2 inches (3 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These sea stars eat kelp, tunicates like sea squirts, and certain species of algae.
Range & Habitat:
Amongst eelgrass meadows, kelp forests and brown algae, these snails exist in the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Arctic.
Details:
Blue top shell snails inhabit cone-shaped spiraled shells that can range in color from blue, green, brown or purple. This species of snail covers their shell in mucus to defend themselves from predators.