Turbinellidae
Turbinellidae is a family of large, predatory marine gastropod molluscs in the superfamily Buccinoidea. These snails are characterized by their thick, heavy shells, which are typically spindle-shaped and possess a prominent siphonal canal. The aperture is usually long and narrow, and the columella is often heavily plicate. The operculum is corneous and paucispiral.
The family contains several well-known genera, including Turbinella, Vasum, and Xancus. These species are found in
Many species within Turbinellidae are of economic importance, either as a food source or for their shells,