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Conus Snail
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Definition
: A genus of cone-shaped marine snails in the family Conidae, class GASTROPODA. It comprises more than 600 species, many containing unique venoms (CONUS VENOMS) with which they immobilize their prey.
See Also
Conotoxins
Other names
Conus; Snails, Conus; Snail, Conus; Conus Snails