Stromboidea (superfamily)

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Scope note
Distinguished by a foot and operculum that are greatly modified; they move with a lurching motion; they feed on algae and plants. Some species used for human food, others used by humans for decoration.
Stromboidea
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026