How to Identify Cominellidae
Cominellidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Neogastropoda, class Gastropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Cominellidae Species
Cominella lineolata (Lamarck, 1816)
Cominella lineolata (Lamarck, 1816)
Cominella lineolata is a marine gastropod with a distinctively marked shell, fou…
Cominella virgata H.Adams & A.Adams, 1853
Cominella virgata H.Adams & A.Adams, 1853
Cominella virgata is an endemic New Zealand predatory sea snail that favors less…
Cominella quoyana A.Adams, 1855
Cominella quoyana A.Adams, 1855
Cominella quoyana is a predatory sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the fa…
Cominella glandiformis (Reeve, 1847)
Cominella glandiformis (Reeve, 1847)
Cominella glandiformis is an endemic New Zealand predatory sea snail in the gast…
Cominella maculosa (Martyn, 1784)
Cominella maculosa (Martyn, 1784)
Cominella maculosa is an endemic New Zealand marine snail found in tidal zones d…
Cominella adspersa (Bruguière, 1789)
Cominella adspersa (Bruguière, 1789)
Cominella adspersa is an endemic New Zealand sea snail described by its shell ch…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Cominellidae?
Cominellidae animals belong to the Neogastropoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Cominellidae?
Cominellidae is classified in the order Neogastropoda, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
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