Scientific name Vasum | Superfamily Muricoidea Rank Genus | |
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Similar Turbinellidae, Gastropods, Vasum ceramicum, Vasum muricatum, Molluscs | ||
Vasum mallavarapu
Vasum, common name the vase snails or vase shells, is a genus of mostly rather large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks within the family Turbinellidae.
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Shell description
Shells of species in this genus are usually somewhat large, and are usually very thick and heavy. They are often vase-shaped, in the sense that the shell of most of the species is more or less widely conical. The shells have a thick periostracum, a low spires, and 2, 3 or 4 plaits on the columella.
Species
Species within the genus Vasum include:
References
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