Veronicellidae

Veronicellidae is a family of small to medium-sized sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Trochoidea. The family was originally described by Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1801. The family is characterized by their smooth, rounded shells with a single, open spire and a wide aperture. The shells are typically white or cream-colored, with a glossy surface and a smooth, rounded apex. The family is found in shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region, with a few species occurring in the Atlantic Ocean.

The family Veronicellidae is divided into two subfamilies: Veronicellinae and Ptychatractinae. The subfamily Veronicellinae is characterized by their smooth, rounded shells with a single, open spire and a wide aperture. The subfamily Ptychatractinae is characterized by their shells with a more complex spiral sculpture and a narrower aperture.

The family Veronicellidae is an important group of marine gastropods, with many species being used as food by humans and other animals. The family is also of interest to scientists studying the evolution of marine gastropods and the diversity of marine ecosystems.