Ribbed Turban Snail
Turbo intercostalis
- Group: Other
- For divers: safe
A sturdy turban snail of shallow subtidal rock and exposed coral reefs, it grazes algae from the stone with a thick ribbed shell for protection. Its rounded trapdoor seals the opening tight when the animal withdraws.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Trochida › Turbinidae › Turbo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216379.
FAQ
- Is the Ribbed Turban Snail dangerous to divers?
- The Ribbed Turban Snail is harmless to divers.