Oliva ozodona
NameOliva ozodona
Scientific NameOliva ozodona
Common NameOlive snail
FamilyOlividae
GenusOliva
Speciesozodona
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy, elongated-cylindrical shell; characteristic mottled brown patterns; distinct triangular brown spots on spire sutures; visible living animal with white siphon and tentacles.
Description
A living marine gastropod, *Oliva ozodona*, characterized by its smooth, glossy, elongated-cylindrical shell. The shell exhibits a cream to light tan background color, adorned with irregular, mottled brown or reddish-brown patterns across the body whorl. Distinct, somewhat triangular brown spots are present along the sutures of the moderately elevated spire. The living animal, with its white siphon and tentacles, is partially extended from the shell.
