Mitre shell
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phylum | Mollusca | Mitridae are a taxonomic family of sea snails, widely distributed marine gastropod molluscs.
Both the Latin name and the common name are taken from the item of ecclesiastical headgear, the mitre or miter, used in reference to the elongated and slender shape of the shells. Members of this family are carnivorous predators. Their elongated proboscis aids in reaching and capturing prey (worms, small crustaceans, and other molluscs). For more information, visit the Wikipedia entry. Get back to Sea snail |
class | Gastropoda | |
family | Mitridae |