Turritella terebra
A species of Turritella Scientific name : Turritella terebra Genus : Turritella
Turritella terebra, A species of Turritella
Botanical name: Turritella terebra
Genus: Turritella
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Description
Description
The shell of Turritella terebra, has a long tower-like shape which resembles a drill, hence its name. The shall is narrow and tall, with as many as 30 whorls. The shell is about 14 centimeters long. Its color is light to dark brown. The opening is circular.
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Photo By Linnaeus, 1758 , used under CC0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Family
Tower shells Genus
Turritella Species
Turritella terebra