Semiricinula turbinoides
NameSemiricinula turbinoides
Scientific NameSemiricinula turbinoides
FamilyMuricidae
GenusSemiricinula
Speciesturbinoides
Shell Shapefusiform
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its robust, nodulose or spiny sculpture, prominent axial varices, the striking reddish-orange interior of the aperture, and a relatively short, open siphonal canal.
Description
A robust, medium-sized marine gastropod shell, characterized by its turbinate to fusiform shape and strong sculpture. The shell exhibits prominent axial ribs and spiral cords, which intersect to form distinct nodules or blunt spines, particularly noticeable on the shoulder of the whorls. The aperture is ovate, with a smooth columella and a denticulate outer lip. A relatively short siphonal canal is present.
