Scientific name Mitridae Higher classification Muricoidea | Superfamily Muricoidea Rank Family | |
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Lower classifications Mitra mitra, Mitra papalis, Mitra stictica, Mitra idae, Mitra carbonaria | ||
Mitridae, known as mitre shells, are a taxonomic family of sea snails, widely distributed marine gastropod molluscs in the clade Neogastropoda.
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Both the Latin name and the common name are taken from the item of ecclesiastical headgear, the mitre or miter, used in reference to the shape of the shells.
The dentition of radula in the Mitridae is rachiglossate, with well-developed central and lateral teeth, both comb-like.
Distribution
These sea snails are found in most warm and temperate seas.
Subfamilies
Genera
Genera in the family Mitridae include:
References
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