Neotaenioglossa

Neotaenioglossa is a superfamily of predatory or herbivorous sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks. This large and diverse group was traditionally classified within the order Caenogastropoda. The superfamily is characterized by its radula, a ribbon-like structure used for feeding, which typically has a taenioglossate arrangement of teeth. This means there are usually seven teeth in each row. However, this character can be variable and has led to some taxonomic challenges and reclassifications.

The Neotaenioglossa includes a vast array of families, such as the Littorinidae (periwinkles), Turritellidae (turret shells), Epitoniidae (wentletraps), Muricidae (murex snails), and Conidae (cone snails), though the placement of some of these families has been debated with advancements in molecular data. Many species within Neotaenioglossa are ecologically important, occupying various niches from intertidal zones to the deep sea. Their feeding habits range from scraping algae to actively hunting other invertebrates. The fossil record of Neotaenioglossa extends back to the Mesozoic Era, indicating a long evolutionary history.