Liagore
Liagore is a genus of marine gastropods within the family Muricidae, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. These snails are characterized by their distinctive shells, often adorned with intricate patterns and spines.
Common Names
Liagore snails are commonly referred to as "murex snails" or "rock snails".
Characteristics
Liagore snails are characterized by their distinctive, often spiny shells. The shells are typically conical in shape, with a pointed apex and a wide opening. The shell surface is often ornamented with intricate patterns of ridges, spines, and nodules.
These snails have a long, flexible siphon, which they use to draw water over their gills. They also have a radula, a ribbon-like structure with rows of teeth that they use to scrape food from surfaces.
Environments
Liagore snails are found in a variety of marine environments, including rocky shores, coral reefs, and seagrass beds. They are typically found in shallow water, but some species may live at depths of up to 100 meters.
These snails are carnivores and prey on other marine invertebrates, including worms, mollusks, and crustaceans. They use their radula to scrape food from surfaces and their siphon to draw in water for respiration.