This is the Norwegian Sea Snail, also known as the Norwegian Volute (Volutopsius norwegicus), a species of sea snail belonging to the Volutidae family. It is recognised for its distinctive, smooth, and glossy shell, which can reach lengths of up to 10 cm. The shell typically exhibits a pale to yellowish hue, often adorned with darker bands or markings.

Location:
Cold waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, particularly around Norway, inhabiting deep benthic zones.

Average Size:
Up to 10 cm in length.

Family:
Volutidae (Volutes)

Species:
Volutopsius norwegicus

Ecological Role:
A carnivorous benthic predator, the Norwegian Sea Snail feeds on polychaete worms and small invertebrates, contributing to the regulation of benthic invertebrate populations and nutrient cycling.

Reproduction:
Like other volutids, this species reproduces sexually. Females lay egg capsules on the seafloor, from which miniature snails hatch directly, bypassing a free-swimming larval stage.

Conservation Status:
Not currently listed as threatened. However, as a deep-sea species, it may be vulnerable to the impacts of bottom trawling and environmental changes affecting benthic habitats.

Collection Date:
This specimen was collected in 1915.