Tulip snails [Fasciolariidae]

Description

Fasciolariidae, known as tulip snails, are a family of large, carnivorous sea snails. These snails are characterized by elongated, often spindle-shaped shells with a siphonal canal. They are predators, feeding on other molluscs and small invertebrates. Their distinctive shells are often ornately colored and patterned, making them popular among collectors.

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