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naticidae

/ˌneɪ.tɪˈsaɪ.diː/

Tradução: Família taxonômica de caracóis marinhos, conhecidos popularmente como caracóis-lua, caracterizados por conchas lisas e arredondadas e por hábitos alimentares carnívoros.

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  • ptFamília taxonômica de caracóis marinhos, conhecidos popularmente como caracóis-lua, caracterizados por conchas lisas e arredondadas e por hábitos alimentares carnívoros.

A taxonomic family of sea snails, commonly known as moonshells, characterized by their smooth, globular shells and predatory feeding habits.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A family of predatory sea snails, commonly known as moonsnails or moon shells, characterized by their smooth, globular shells and predatory behavior on other mollusks.

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    • The Naticidae family includes many species found in sandy marine environments.
    • Moonsnails are known for their distinctive egg collars laid on the seafloor.
    • Naticidae species use a specialized organ to drill holes into the shells of their prey.