Salamoideans
Salamoideans are a superfamily of marine gastropod mollusks. They belong to the order Littorinimorpha, which is part of the subclass Caenogastropoda. These snails are typically found in marine environments, inhabiting various substrates such as rocks, corals, and seagrass beds. The superfamily is characterized by a number of distinct morphological and anatomical features, although these can vary between families.
The shell of salamoideans is generally coiled and can range in size from very small to moderately
Dietarily, salamoideans are diverse. Many are herbivores, grazing on algae, while others are detritivores, feeding on
The superfamily encompasses several families, including the Littorinidae (periwinkles), Ranellidae (tritons), and Cymatiidae (mud snails). These