Muricidae
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| Family | Rafinesque |
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| Scientific name | Muricidae |
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Rank | Family |
| Higher classification | Muricoidea |
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| ID | 1993698 |
About Muricidae
Muricidae is a large and varied taxonomic family of small to large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks, commonly known as murex snails or rock snails. With about 1,600 living species, the Muricidae represent almost 10% of the Neogastropoda. Additionally, 1,200 fossil species have been recognized.
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