species: Lambis truncata in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Lambis truncata


©Anne: Lambis truncataat Lizard Island. Shell length about 28 cm.

©Anne: Two individuals of Lambis truncata at Lizard Island, about 28 cm long.

©Lexie Gersbeck and Gabi Howarth: Lambis truncata about 31 cm long from Lizard Island area.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Order Hypsogastropoda
Family Strombidae
Genus Lambis
Species Lambis truncata

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Distinguishing features

This is the largest and heaviest spider shell, growing to at least 35 cm long. The outer lip of the shell is very thick and the aperture is smooth, white inside becoming darker at the edge. Found on rubble in shallow water.

Size

  • Up to 35 cm (Shell length)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Lambis truncata

Web resources

References

  • Wilson, B. (1993). Australian Marine Shells Odyssey Publishing, Kallaroo, Western Australia.