Music Volute (Voluta Musica)

Also known as Music Shell, Volute, Volute Shell

Description

Also known as Music Shell, Volute, Volute Shell.

Found in silty water, over mud and seagrass beds, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on detritus and invertebrates.
Length - 11cm
Depth - 0-40m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Volutes are some of the most sought after shells with their giant shells, colour and patterns.
They are amazingly fast when feeding on other mollusc's. Ref: https://www.sealifebase.ca/summary/Voluta-musica.html

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