These snails are characterized by their elongated, spiral shells and their carnivorous feeding habits. The family Columbellidae comprises numerous genera and species, many of which share similar shell morphologies and ecological niches.
Species in this family are found worldwide,[4] but are most abundant in shallow tropical water.
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