Buccinum undatum Linnaeus, 1758
Waved whelk
Species recognized by T Orrell (custodian), The Integrated Taxonomic Information System
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- Description
- Morphology
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Trophic Strategy
- Biology
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Trends and Threats
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Description
Source and Additional Information
This large, common whelk has a stout, yellowish-brown shell with lighter and darker spiral areas (3). It has 7-8 whorls, and a large oval aperture (opening), which tapers to a point (3).
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