Triphoridae
Triphoridae is a family of very small to minute sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Trochoidea. The family is distributed worldwide, primarily in tropical and subtropical marine environments, though some species are found in temperate regions as well. Members of this family are typically characterized by their small, conical shells, often with a smooth or finely striated surface, and a relatively simple internal structure.
The shell of Triphoridae species is usually less than 10 millimeters in height, with some reaching as
Triphoridae was first described by the French malacologist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck in 1801, though its taxonomic
Species within this family play a role in marine ecosystems, contributing to nutrient cycling and serving as
Conservation efforts for Triphoridae are generally limited due to their small size and widespread distribution, though