Margin snails [Marginellidae]
Description
Marginellidae, or margin snails, are a family of small, glossy, colorful sea snails. They have smooth, elongated shells with a distinctive margin around the aperture. Margin snails are predators or scavengers, feeding on small invertebrates. They are found in warm seas worldwide, often buried in sand or hiding among coral reefs. Their beautiful shells make them a favorite among collectors.
Genera
Austroginella [Austroginella]
View DetailsBulbus [Bulbus]
View DetailsCryptospira [Cryptospira]
View DetailsDentimargo [Dentimargo]
View DetailsGibberula [Gibberula]
View DetailsGlabella [Glabella]
View DetailsHydroginella [Hydroginella]
View DetailsMarginella [Marginella]
View DetailsMesoginella [Mesoginella]
View DetailsPrunum [Prunum]
View DetailsSerrata [Serrata]
View DetailsVolvarina [Volvarina]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Neogastropoda
Neogastropoda
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Statistics
- Genera 12