Key Identification Features
- The columella of the shell has three distinct strong folds.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Turbinellidae
Turbinellidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Neogastropoda, class Gastropoda. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Turbinellidae Species
Vasum turbinellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Vasum turbinellus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Vasum turbinellus is a species with a distinctively marked shell, found across t…
Turbinella angulata (Lightfoot, 1786)
Turbinella angulata (Lightfoot, 1786)
Turbinella angulata is a large reef-associated gastropod found in tropical Weste…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Turbinellidae?
Turbinellidae animals belong to the Neogastropoda order in the Animalia kingdom. The columella of the shell has three distinct strong folds. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Turbinellidae?
Turbinellidae is classified in the order Neogastropoda, class Gastropoda, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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