Giant Tun
Tonna galea
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Overview
The Giant Tun is a sea snail found throughout the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It can grow to 18cm (7in) in length and has a shell that is much rounder than most sea snails. The Giant Tun is a predator and feeds mainly on sea cucumbers, but will also eat sea urchins, starfish, and other mollusks.
Distribution
The Giant Tun is a sea snail found throughout the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Diet
The Giant Tun is a predator and feeds mainly on sea cucumbers, but will also eat sea urchins, starfish, and other mollusks.
Specimens & photos
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