Synopsis
The Trivia monacha, commonly referred to as the European cowrie or spotted cowrie, represents a distinctive species of small sea snail within the Triviidae family. This marine gastropod mollusk features a characteristic ridged, egg-shaped shell, distinguished by a narrow aperture along its ventral surface. The species primarily inhabits rocky coastal environments, frequently seeking shelter beneath stones.The Trivia monacha, commonly referred to as the European cowrie or spotted cowrie, represents a distinctive species of small sea snail within the Triviidae family. This marine gastropod mollusk features a characteristic ridged, egg-shaped shell, distinguished by a narrow aperture along its ventral surface. The species primarily inhabits rocky coastal environments, frequently seeking shelter beneath stones.
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