Screw Turret
Turritella terebra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
A tightly coiled, screw shaped shell marks the screw turret, a snail of sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow water. It buries in the sediment and filters fine particles from the seabed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Caenogastropoda incertae sedis › Turritellidae › Turritella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215163.
FAQ
- How deep does the Screw Turret live?
- The Screw Turret (Turritella terebra) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Screw Turret dangerous to divers?
- The Screw Turret is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Screw Turret get?
- The Screw Turret grows to about 17 cm.