Turbans and turban snails [Turbinidae]
Description
Turbinidae, known as turbans and turban snails, are a family of marine gastropods with thick, often brightly colored shells. These snails are typically found on rocky or coral reefs, where they graze on algae. Their shells are highly prized by collectors and are also used in jewelry and as decoration. Turbinidae play a significant role in controlling algal growth on reefs.
Genera
Turban Snails [Turbo]
View DetailsStar Turbans [Astraea]
View DetailsSpiny Star Turbans [Guildfordia]
View DetailsUmbrella Shells [Umbonium]
View DetailsJewel Top Shells [Calliostoma]
View DetailsCrested Turbans [Cookia]
View DetailsSilver-mouth Turbans [Lunella]
View DetailsTop Shells [Megastraea]
View DetailsSundial Shells [Archaeogastropoda]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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Statistics
- Genera 9