Truncatellidae

Truncatellids are small, fragile shells that in the Marshalls appear to be represented by one species. Young shells have long pointed spires, which break off and are sealed as the shell grows toward maturity. (Click on a thumbnail for more images of that species.)


Truncatellids

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