Conus

Type: Fossils

Category: Fossils

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Their cone shaped shells is the reason for the name “cone snails.”
Conus have striking and colorful patterns on their shells. They are carnivorous and use a venomous radula (tooth) to immobilize and capture their prey. Found in the tropical and subtropical marine environments, including coral reefs and sandy bottoms.
highly diverse.

Place of collections: Thiruchirappalli