Turrid Shells the Largest family of shells
TURRID SHELLS
Turrid shells. family Turridae. Turrids are found in all seas around the world. They have been found in both deep waterand intertidal zones. Most species have a tall spire and long siphonal canal. All Turrids have a long or short slit or notch at the upper end of the outer lip. Turrids vary in size from less than 1/4 inch to 5 inches. The operculum is leaf shaped. Turrids prey on marine worms.
Turris Shells
- Turris shell or Indian Turrid. family: Turidae. The Turris or Indian Turrid is a many whorled shel. The spire is longer than its siphonal canal. It has a narrow notch towards the upper end of the outer lip. The columella ends ina long sinuous canal. All whorls are sharply keeled. The shell is white with brown streaks. Indian Turrid is one of the largest turrids. They are found in sandy shallow seas; across the Indo_Pacific region.
- One Turris shell (Indian Turrid) 3 to 3 1/2 inch...... .24
Javanna Shells
- Javanna shells are Gastropods. Called Java shells. The spire is less than the length of the body whorl ans siphonal canal. Shell is thin. Columella is sinuous, outer lip has a broad notch towards upper end. Whorls are keeled and nodulous at their periphery. Java's ribbs are weak above the keel and progressively stronger below. color is buff or dark brown. Habitat is across the Indo_pacific in offshore mud bottom seas.
- One Quarter Pound Javanna Shell 3/4 to 1 1/2 inch...... $1.19
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