
Genus : Turritella
Family: Turritellidae (Mollusca/Gastropoda)
Taxon : Marine Molluscs
Group : Animal
A sharply pointed shell with a broad, angular base, angular whorls and a raised rib forming a keel in the centre of each whorl. Whorls encircled by fine spiral threads. Grows to 60 mm. Lives on sand under rocks. Eats sponges and ascidians.
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