Spindle Snails [Fusinus]

Description

Fusinus is a genus of marine snails characterized by their elongated, spindle-shaped shells with a tapering spire and extended siphonal canal. These snails inhabit a variety of marine environments, from shallow reefs to deeper waters, and are found worldwide. They are predatory, mainly feeding on marine worms and small invertebrates.

Species

Thicklip Fusinus [Fusinus robustus]

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Atlantic Spindle [Fusinus colus]

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Dark Fusinus [Fusinus forceps]

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Crowned Spindle [Fusinus coronatus]

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Taxonomy