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Turbo chrysostomus Linnaeus, 1758
A shell snail from the family Turbinidae, called turban snails. Members of the family have a spherical, usually thick shell. They have a calcareous operculum to close the shell opening.
The length of the shell varies between 35 mm and 80 mm. The sub-perforated, solid shell has an ovoid, pointed shape. Its color pattern is brownish or white, marbled with maroon. The six whorls are convex, spiral. The opening of Turbo chrysostomus is usually orange-yellow, which is what the name “Goldmund Turbo Snail” refers to.
Goldmund turbo snail is often collected locally for consumption by coastal residents, where it is abundant. The shell is also used for decorative purposes.
Easy to keep and long-lasting carer that feeds on algae. Both growth algae and microscopic particles on the algae. Spawning is known, as is the reproduction of snails in the aquarium.
Synonymised names
Turbo (Marmarostoma) chrysostomus Linnaeus, 1758 · alternate representation
Turbo echinatus Gmelin, 1791 · unaccepted
A shell snail from the family Turbinidae, called turban snails. Members of the family have a spherical, usually thick shell. They have a calcareous operculum to close the shell opening.
The length of the shell varies between 35 mm and 80 mm. The sub-perforated, solid shell has an ovoid, pointed shape. Its color pattern is brownish or white, marbled with maroon. The six whorls are convex, spiral. The opening of Turbo chrysostomus is usually orange-yellow, which is what the name “Goldmund Turbo Snail” refers to.
Goldmund turbo snail is often collected locally for consumption by coastal residents, where it is abundant. The shell is also used for decorative purposes.
Easy to keep and long-lasting carer that feeds on algae. Both growth algae and microscopic particles on the algae. Spawning is known, as is the reproduction of snails in the aquarium.
Synonymised names
Turbo (Marmarostoma) chrysostomus Linnaeus, 1758 · alternate representation
Turbo echinatus Gmelin, 1791 · unaccepted
