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Fasciolaria tulipa, true tulip
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Fasciolaria tulipa, true tulip
A pair of true tulips (Fasciolaria tulipa). The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch
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Black Background Carnivorous Drilliidae Fasciolaria Fasciolaria Tulipa Gastropod Gastropoda Liliaceae Liliales Lily Mollusc Mollusca Mollusk Monocot Monocotyledon Mottled Neogastropoda Pacific Pointed Shell Angiospermae Invertebrata Magnoliophyta
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In this image, a pair of true tulip shells (Fasciolaria tulipa) gracefully rest against a backdrop of pure black, their intricate patterns standing out in stark relief. These enchanting mollusks are not to be confused with the beloved bulbous flowers of the same name, but rather are a fascinating marine invertebrate belonging to the Drilliidae family within the class Gastropoda. True tulips are carnivorous gastropods, closely related to the horse conch, and are native to the Pacific Ocean. Their name derives from the resemblance of their elongated, pointed shells to the shape of a tulip flower. The true tulip's shell is characterized by its mottled brown coloration and spiral, helical shape, which can grow up to 15 centimeters in length. True tulips are monocotyledonous organisms, belonging to the Monocotyledones (monocots) and the order Liliales, making them part of the larger group of Angiospermae (flowering plants) and Magnoliophyta (flowering plants with seeds). They are an essential component of the marine ecosystem, playing a role in the food chain as both predators and prey. The true tulip's unique appearance and intriguing lifestyle make it a captivating subject for marine biologists, naturalists, and anyone with a curiosity for the natural world. This image serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity of life that exists beneath the waves, waiting to be explored and appreciated.
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