The common name "Triton's trumpet" is derived from the Greek god Triton, who was the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. The god Triton is often portrayed blowing a large … Meer weergeven

Charonia species inhabit temperate and tropical waters worldwide. Meer weergeven

Adult tritons are active predators and feed on other molluscs and starfish. The giant triton has gained fame for its ability to capture and eat crown-of-thorns starfish, a large … Meer weergeven

This genus is known in the fossil records as far back as the Cretaceous period. Fossils are found in the marine strata throughout the world. Meer weergeven

Species within the genus Charonia have large fusiform shells, usually whiteish with brown or yellow markings.
The shell of … Meer weergeven

Unlike pulmonate and opisthobranch gastropods, tritons are not hermaphrodites; they have separate sexes and undergo sexual … Meer weergeven

Species within the genus Charonia include:
• Charonia guichemerrei Lozouet, 1998 †
• Charonia lampas (Linnaeus, 1758)
• Charonia … Meer weergeven