Muricidae

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Family: Muricidae

Group: Marine Invertebrate, Species

Scientific NameCommon NameSummary
Boreotrophon multicostatusRibbed trophonLocally very common, this beautiful seashell is of the Murex family, which will be very familiar to tropical beachcombers.The ribs on Boreotrophon stuarti and the invasive Ceratostoma inornatum do not fold over as they do in this species. Furthermore, this species is generally much smaller. B. multicostatus is distinct from the Eurasian species B. clathratus in that it has more irregular and fewer varices.
Ceratostoma foliatumLeafy hornmouthThis pretty snail is a predatory species that is common intertidally, easily identified by its three "wings," and often found as a shell on the beach, where the wings are often worn by the surf, but the shell itself is usually complete thanks to its being quite substantial and can withstand a lot of pounding.
Nucella lamellosaWrinkled dogwinkleThis very common predatory snail can be found in huge aggregations, along with its very obvious eggs. it can be found on top of the rocks as often as under them.