The Netted Dogwhelk

Distribution in scandinavian waters

Maximum length: 3 cm. Appearance: Of this class, only three specie are present in Sweden. This species has a pronounced checkered pattern on its shell and the aperture is devoid of a thickened outer lip. Depth: 0-15 m. Environment: Found in crevices and on rocks, quite often on shallow muddy bottoms. Digs down into the sediment. Classification: The Dogwhelk belongs to a group known as the neogastropods, under the molluscs.

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