Conus episcopatus common name the dignified cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.[1]
Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.
The size of the shell varies between 40 mm and 115 mm. The shell of Conus Episcopatus is elongated and has a high spire, which means that it has a tall apex. The shell is relatively thick and heavy, with a glossy surface and a series of raised ridges or ribs that run along its length. The overall shape of the shell is conical, with a pointed apex and a wider base.
The coloration of the shell can vary widely, but it basically has a base color of white or cream, with a series of darker or lighter bands, blotches, or spots that form complex patterns. The patterns can be quite intricate and unique, which is one reason why cone snails are prized by collectors.
Like all cone snails, Conus Episcopatus is venomous and uses its venom to immobilize and kill its prey. Venom is delivered through a harpoon-like structure called a radula tooth located on the proboscis of the snail. The venom of some species of cone snail can be highly toxic and dangerous to humans, and care must be taken when handling them.
Conus episcopatus is found in tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico to the Caribbean Sea. It lives in coral reefs and other shallow marine environments, where it feeds on other small marine invertebrates such as worms, molluscs and crustaceans.
This marine species occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific, off the Mascarenes; off India; off Australia (Queensland).
Conus episcopatus common name the dignified cone, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Conidae, the cone snails and their allies.
Like all species within the genus Conus, these snails are predatory and venomous. They are capable of "stinging" humans, therefore live ones should be handled carefully or not at all.
Conus episcopatus is een in zee levende slakkensoort uit het geslacht Conus. De slak behoort tot de familie Conidae. Conus episcopatus werd in 1982 beschreven door da Motta.[1] Net zoals alle soorten binnen het geslacht Conus zijn deze slakken roofzuchtig en giftig. Zij bezitten een harpoenachtige structuur waarmee ze hun prooi kunnen steken en verlammen.[2] Hun gif bevat meer dan 3000 peptide toxines.[3]
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesConus episcopatus é uma espécie de gastrópode do gênero Conus, pertencente à família Conidae. [1]
Conus episcopatus là một loài ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Conidae, họ ốc cối.[1]
Giống như tất cả các loài thuộc chi Conus, chúng là loài săn mồi và có nọc độc. Chúng có khả năng "đốt" con người, do vậy khi cầm chúng phải hết sức cẩn thận.
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Conus episcopatus là một loài ốc biển, là động vật thân mềm chân bụng sống ở biển trong họ Conidae, họ ốc cối.
Giống như tất cả các loài thuộc chi Conus, chúng là loài săn mồi và có nọc độc. Chúng có khả năng "đốt" con người, do vậy khi cầm chúng phải hết sức cẩn thận.