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- Turban shell | marine snail, mollusk, carnivorous | Britannicaturban shell, any marine snail of the family Turbinidae (subclass Prosobranchia of the class Gastropoda) that has a wide aperture in the first whorl of the stout shell, which is to…https://www.britannica.com/animal/turban-shell
- Turbinidae - WikipediaTurbinidae, the turban snails, are a family of small to large marine gastropod molluscs in the superfamily Trochoidea. [ 1] Description Turbinidae have a strong, thick calcareous o…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbinidae
- Turbo castanea - WikipediaTurbo castanea, common names chestnut turban, chestnut turban snail-brown and cat eye snail, is a species of sea snail, marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo_castanea
- Turbo marmoratus - WikipediaTurbo marmoratus, known as the green turban, the marbled turban or great green turban, is a large species of marine gastropod with a thick calcareous operculum in the family Turbin…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo_marmoratus
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Turbinidae - Wikipedia
Turbinidae have a strong, thick calcareous operculum readily distinguishing them from the somewhat similar Trochidae or top snails, which have a corneous operculum. This strong operculum serves as a passive defensive structure against predators that try to enter by way of the aperture or that would … See more
Turbinids occur in shallow and deep waters. The family has a large distribution, from the tropics to the polar regions, but most of the species … See more
The common name turban snail presumably refers to the shell's similarity in appearance to a turban. However, the scientific name … See more
Previously they were classified in the subclass Prosobranchia, in the order Archaeogastropoda in the superfamily Trochacea. Trochaecea is now a synonym for the superfamily Trochoidea. However, this is a quite ancient group of gastropods, probably originating … See more
Genera in the family Turbinidae include:
Not belonging to any subfamily
• Phanerolepida Dall, 1907
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As one of the largest turbinid gastropods in California, this snail can grow its shell up to 15.24 cm (6 inches) long! [1] Shell is heavy with undulating ridges, and is conical in shape, with a flat base. Its color ranges from light brown to tan, and …
Turban Snail: Saltwater Aquarium Invertebrates
The Turban Snail, is also known as the Top Snail, False Trochus Snail, or Pyramid Snail, and is found in holes and crevices of the reef in the Indo …
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Tegula funebralis - Wikipedia
Tegula funebralis, the black turban snail or black tegula, is a species of medium-sized marine sea snail in the family Tegulidae. This eastern Pacific Ocean species was previously known as Chlorostoma funebralis.
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Megastraea undosa - Wikipedia
Megastraea undosa, common name the wavy turban snail, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails. [2] This species is native to the …
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Brown turban snail - Monterey Bay Aquarium
With its smooth, conical shell, a brown turban snail looks like a "foot" wearing a large hat. The shell, usually covered with red algae, is orange or bright brown. The "foot" has dark brown or black sides, with white or cream below.
Turban Snail - The Australian Museum
Learn about the Turban Snail, a medium- to large-sized snail with a distinctive shell pattern and shape. Find out its classification, habitat, distribution, behaviour and adaptations.
Turban snail | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
In the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, turban snails can be found near or under rocks. These snails have spiral shaped shells with rows of beads and spines. They can range from tan, brown and cream to red …
Classification of Southern California Turban Snails
Tegula aureotincta (Forbes 1852) Common name- Guilded turban snail. The guilded turban has a shell that grows up to 40 mm in diameter, and has broad, low, spiral ridges prominent on the …
Trochus Snail Care guide: size, breeding, reef tank facts
Common Names: Trochus snail, Turban snail, Top shell snail, Black foot trochus, Zebra trochus snail; Scientific Names: Trochus spp. Size: 1-3 inches (2.5-7.6cm) Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons (38L) Reef Safe? Yes; Care or Experience …
