cypraeidae

• Famille de mollusques gastéropodes marins comprenant les porcelaines, connues pour leurs coquilles brillantes et souvent colorées.

A family of marine gastropods comprising the cowries, known for their glossy, often colorful shells.

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1. Family of marine gastropodsC2formalscientific

   A taxonomic family of small to large sea snails, commonly known as cowries, characterized by their glossy, often colorful shells.

   Cypraeidae (porcelaines)

   • The Cypraeidae family includes many species prized by shell collectors.
   • Cowries, belonging to Cypraeidae, have been used as currency in some cultures.
   • Marine biologists study the Cypraeidae to understand their evolutionary adaptations.