Strombinoturris

Strombinoturris is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Turridae, the turrids.

Taxonomy

The genus Strombinoturris is part of the family Turridae, also known as the turrids. This family is a large and diverse group of predatory sea snails that includes over 20,000 species. The genus Strombinoturris is characterized by its small to medium-sized shells, which are typically slender and elongated.

Description

Species within the genus Strombinoturris have a shell that is typically slender and elongated, with a high spire and a sharp apex. The shell is often sculptured with spiral cords and axial ribs. The aperture is elongated and the outer lip is thin and sharp. The color of the shell varies from white to brown, often with darker spiral bands.

Distribution and habitat

Strombinoturris species are found in marine environments worldwide, from the intertidal zone to depths of several hundred meters. They are particularly common in tropical and subtropical regions. These sea snails are predatory, feeding on other small invertebrates.

Species

The genus Strombinoturris includes the following species:

• Strombinoturris granulata
• Strombinoturris nodulifera
• Strombinoturris pagoda
• Strombinoturris plicatula

External links

• World Register of Marine Species: Strombinoturris