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The marbled cone (Conus marmoreus)

Description

The marbled cone (Conus marmoreus). These gastropods can be quite dangerousas they can inject a toxin that is highly poisonous.

Credit

Photo Collection of Dr. James P. McVey, NOAA Sea Grant Program

Location

University of Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

Collection

Coral Kingdom
Pacific Reefs
Aquarium Specimens

Keywords

Coral Reefs
Laboratory Specimens
Invertebrates