Conus fergusoni is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails, cone shells or cones.
Description & Characteristics
Conus fergusoni, like other cone snails, has a distinctive conical shell. The shell of this species can reach a maximum size of 40 millimeters.
Habitat and Occurrence
Conus fergusoni is typically found in shallow waters, making it a prevalent presence in these aquatic ecosystems.
Taxonomy
The species Conus fergusoni belongs to the Class: Gastropoda, Order: Neogastropoda, and Family: Conidae. These classifications place Conus fergusoni within a group of highly specialized marine snails that have developed complex venom systems for hunting prey.
Feeding
Conus fergusoni, like other cone snails, is a carnivorous predator. It uses its venom to paralyze and kill its prey, which typically consists of small fish and worms.
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