Common tower shell
A species of Turritella Scientific name : Turritella communis Genus : Turritella
Common tower shell, A species of Turritella
Botanical name: Turritella communis
Genus: Turritella
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Description
Photo By Risso, 1826 , used under CC0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The tall, conical shell is brownish-yellow to white. It is sharply pointed and contains 16-20 enlarged whorls. The spiral ridges are numerous (with 3 - 6 more prominent) and may have a beaded appearance. The shell grows to a length of 3 cm and may become 1 cm wide. The angulate shell aperture is small. The outer lip is crenulate. There is no umbilicus. The concave operculum is small and circular and has numerous pinnate bristles on its edges. The snail shows white markings on the tentacles, siphon and foot. This small foot shows dark spots and streaks.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Family
Tower shells Genus
Turritella Species
Common tower shell 
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