Coluzea [Coluzea]

Description

Coluzea is a genus of deep-water sea snails in the family Turbinellidae, recognized for their slender and elongated shells. These snails have a smooth surface with a glossy finish, and their coloration varies from light to dark brown. Coluzea species are adapted to life in deep-sea environments, ranging from continental slopes to abyssal plains. They feed on a diet of microorganisms and detritus filtered from the sediment.

Species

Bubble shell [Coluzea orientalis]

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Tubular turreted snail [Coluzea angularis]

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Trumpet snail [Coluzea soyoae]

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Long turreted snail [Coluzea alta]

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Taxonomy