Shells & Corals
Imperial Volute
Cymbiola imperialis
NEIn our collection
Diadem volute
Melo amphora
NENot evaluated
Overview
The Diadem volute is a large sea snail and reaches 35.5cm (14in) in length. All volutes are predatory and can be identified by the unusual markings on their spiraled shells. Gastropods in this genus can sometimes produce pearls.
Diet
All volutes are predatory.
Specimens & photos
Related species
More from the family Volutidae
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