Terebridae, commonly known as auger snails or terebras, are a family of predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Conoidea. They are found in warm waters worldwide, inhabiting a range of marine environments from shallow intertidal areas to deep-sea habitats.
Terebridae are characterized by their elongated, pointed shells, often with fine spiral ridges or grooves. The aperture (opening) of the shell is narrow and usually has a distinct siphonal canal at the base. Their shells can range in size from a few millimeters to over 10 centimeters in length.
Terebridae are carnivores, feeding primarily on worms and other invertebrates. They use a venomous harpoon-like structure called a radula to paralyze their prey. This radula is similar in structure to the radula of cone snails, their close relatives.
Terebridae are found in a wide range of marine environments, including:
Terebridae are classified within the following taxonomic hierarchy:
Further information about Terebridae can be found on the following websites:
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