Vendhan Tiny Turritella communis, common name the “common tower shell” is a species of medium-sized sea snails with an operculum, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Turritellidae.
The tall, conical shell is brownish-yellow to white. It is sharply pointed and contains 16-20 enlarged whorls. The spiral ridges are numerous (with 3 – 6 more prominent) and may have a beaded appearance. The shell grows to a length of 3 cm and may become 1 cm wide. The angulate shell aperture is small. The outer lip is crenulate. There is no umbilicus. The concave operculum is small and circular and has numerous pinnate bristles on its edges.
The snail shows white markings on the tentacles, siphon, and foot. This small foot shows dark spots and streaks. Buy Here.
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