About Turritella terebra (Linnaeus, 1758)
The scientific name of this species is Turritella terebra (Linnaeus, 1758). The shell of Turritella terebra has a long, tower-like shape that resembles a drill, which is how the species got its name. This shell is narrow and tall, and can have up to 30 whorls. The shell reaches approximately 14 centimeters in length, and its color ranges from light brown to dark brown. The aperture of the shell is circular. Turritella terebra is native to the Indo-West Pacific region.
