Turbonilla conradi

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Water Type: Marine

Turbonilla conradi is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Pyramidellidae, the pyrams and their allies.

Description & Characteristics

Turbonilla conradi is a small, slender snail with a delicate, elongated shell. The shell is typically white or yellowish-white, with fine, spiral lines. The maximum size of Turbonilla conradi is approximately 5 millimeters.

Habitat and Occurrence

Turbonilla conradi is typically found in shallow marine waters, inhabiting the intertidal zone and the subtidal zone. Its distribution spans various marine zones, including the neritic zone. This snail’s presence is common in these aquatic ecosystems.

Taxonomy

Turbonilla conradi belongs to the class Gastropoda, which includes snails, slugs, and other related animals. It is further classified within the family Pyramidellidae, a group of small, often slender snails with a characteristically long, pointed spire.

Feeding

Turbonilla conradi, like other members of the Pyramidellidae family, is considered a parasitic gastropod. Its feeding habits involve consuming the soft tissues of other marine invertebrates, particularly other gastropods.

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