Costellariidae is a family of predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Conoidea. Costellariidae is sometimes referred to as the “ribbed miters,” a group of over 200 species in 24 genera. They are typically small to medium-sized snails with a distinctive, ribbed or costate shell. Costellariidae are found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, living in a variety of habitats, from shallow intertidal zones to deep-sea environments.
Costellariidae are commonly known as ribbed miters, ribbed mitre shells, ribbed mitre snails, or costulate mitres.
Members of the Costellariidae family share a number of distinguishing features, including:
Costellariidae are found in a variety of marine environments, including:
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