Channeled Whelk

Busycotypus canaliculatus (Linnaeus 1758)

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The channeled whelk, Busycotypus canaliculatus, is a very large predatory sea snail. This species is edible. They are known to be nocturnal and feed on clams.

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author: Catherine Sutera (NMNH Ocean Programs )

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