Melo melo
Indian volute | |
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A shell of the Indian volute, Melo melo | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Gastropoda |
Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
Order: | Neogastropoda |
Family: | Volutidae |
Genus: | Melo |
Species: | M. melo
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Binomial name | |
Melo melo (
Lightfoot , 1786) | |
Synonyms[1][2] | |
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Melo melo,
Distribution
The distribution of this species is restricted to
Habitat
This large sea snail is known to live in
Feeding
Melo melo is known to be carnivorous, as laboratory experiments have shown. It is a specialized predator of other
Shell description
The maximum shell length of this species is up to 275 mm, commonly to 175 mm.
The notably large shell of Melo melo has a bulbous or nearly oval outline, with a smooth outer surface presenting distinguishable growth lines. The outside of shell colour is commonly pale orange, sometimes presenting irregular banding of brown spots, while the interior is glossy cream, becoming light yellow near its margin.
Pearls
This volute is known to produce
See also:
Human use
This volute is often collected for food by local fishermen. The shells are also often used as decoration, or as scoops for powdery substances in local markets.[2]
The shell is also traditionally utilized by the native fishermen to bail out their boats, therefore it is commonly called "bailer shell".[2]
This snail is eaten in Vietnam.[8]
See also
- Shankha
- Dakshinavarti Shankh
References
- ^ a b c Bail, P. (2009). "World Register of Marine Species". Retrieved 17 March 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Poutiers, J. M. (1998). Gastropods in: FAO Species Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes: The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific Volume 1. Seaweeds, corals, bivalves and gastropods. Rome, FAO, 1998. p. 598.
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- ^ Cob, Z. C; Arshad, A; Bujang, J. S; Ghaffar, M. A. (2009). "Age, Growth, Mortality and Population Structure of Strombus canarium(Gastropoda: Strombidae): Variations in Male and Female Sub-Populations". Journal of Applied Sciences 9 (18), 3287–3297. [1]
- ^ CIBJO 'Pearl Book' – Natural, Cultured & Imitation Pearls — Terminology & Classification Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine (2007-05-1)
- ^ "GIA: Gems & Gemology: This Weeks News Details". Archived from the original on 13 January 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2010. GIA 'Gems & Gemology' magazine news archive
- ^ Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries. Ftc.gov (30 May 1996). Retrieved on 2012-04-17.
- ^ Hưng Vlog - Thử Thách Mẹ Ăn Con Ốc Giác Vàng Khổng Lồ 3Kg Thua Phạt 10 Triệu. YouTube. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021.