Paidacin
Paidacin is a genus of marine gastropod molluscs belonging to the family Muricidae, commonly known as rock snails. These snails are found in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting rocky shorelines and coral reefs. Paidacin species are typically characterized by their heavy, spiny shells, which offer protection from predators. They are carnivorous, feeding on other invertebrates such as bivalves and small crustaceans. The genus Paidacin was established by Ponder and Vokes in 1987.
The reproductive biology of Paidacin species is not extensively documented, but like other muricids, they are
Several species have been described within the genus Paidacin, including *Paidacin alfredensis* and *Paidacin spinulosa*. The