Odontoglaja
Odontoglaja is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock snails. The genus is widespread in the Indo-Pacific.
Common Names
Species in this genus are known as murex snails.
Characteristics
Members of this genus are characterized by:
- A fusiform shell with a pointed spire
- Strong axial ribs and spiral cords
- A long siphonal canal
- A brightly colored shell with patterns of brown, orange, and white.
Environments
Odontoglaja species are found in a variety of marine environments, including:
- Rocky shores
- Coral reefs
- Seagrass beds