Tun Shell

Tun-Shell

Common name : Giant tun

Scientific name : Tonna galea

Family : Tonnidae

Native to : Tropical seas worldwide

Interesting fact : Tun shell has a large foot with which it buries itself in the sand.

Conservation status : Not Evaluated

Tun shells are large marine snails inhabiting sandy or muddy bottoms in sea grass meadows. They have thin, strong shells and no operculum. The snail is larger than the shell which has a very large aperture and has spiralling ridges. They emerge at night to feed on echinoderms, crustaceans, bivalves, sea urchins and fish. Lifespan is 30 years.

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