Ramose murex
| Description: |
The murex shell is known for its many spines. It can be found in the rocky areas of shallow reefs. This animal is a very capable predator and is able to hunt and consume other mollusks. The murex is able to bore a hole in the shell of its prey with its tooth-like radula. |
|---|---|
| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1351 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Murex Mollusks Predatory animals Coral reef animals Marine animals Shellfish |
Further information on this record can be found at its source.
This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library.