Mollusca / Gastropods / Elephant Snail


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Phylum: Molluscs
Class: Gastoproda
Species: Scutus antipodes
One of the largest molluscs found in the intertidal area, the Elephant Snail is normally found under rocks where it is protected from the sun and potential predators. Feeding on largely drift algae, the Elephant Snails emerge from under their rocks at night.