Murex - Wikipedia
Murex is a genus of medium to large sized predatory tropical sea snails. These are carnivorous marine gastropod molluscs in the family Muricidae, commonly called "murexes" or "rock …
Muricidae - Wikipedia
Muricid shells are variably shaped, generally with a raised spire and strong sculpture with spiral ridges and often axial varices (typically three or more varices on each whorl), also frequently …
Murex | Sea Snails, Shells & Predators | Britannica
Murex, any of the marine snails constituting the family Muricidae (subclass Prosobranchia of the class Gastropoda). Typically, the elongated or heavy shell is elaborately spined or frilled. The …
Murex shells of the tropics - Shells of Aquarius
Murex shells are known for their vibrant colors and diverse frills. The Murex Saulii is particularly sought after for its vivid hues and elaborate frills. Murex shells are generally heavy, though …
Muricanthus nigritus - Wikipedia
Muricanthus nigritus, the Northern Radix or Black-and-White Murex or Black Murex, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Muricidae, the murex snails or rock …
The Lace Murex - shellmuseum
2015年4月10日 · The Lace Murex, Chicoreus dilectus (A. Adams, 1855), is one of the most desirable and collectible shells from the barrier islands of Southwest Florida. The species may …
Identifying Seashells; The Murex Family - Seashells by Millhill
2010年1月22日 · Murex Shells Found in Florida. But, you can find other types of murex shells in Florida. They are listed below. The Giant Eastern Murex (Murex fulvescens) can be found in …
Murex Snails - Central and South Florida Gastropod Seashell ...
2023年7月24日 · Distinguishing Characteristics: The Murexes can have many different forms of ornamentation. Their shells are often very strong and covered with spines, making them …
Shell of the Week: The Giant Eastern Murex - shellmuseum
2024年7月19日 · Reaching in excess of 213 mm (about 8.4 inches), Hexaplex fulvescens is the largest murex species in the western Atlantic and one of the largest in the world’s oceans.
The Rose Murex - shellmuseum
2016年8月26日 · A relatively uncommon member of the family, the Rose Murex, Vokesimurex rubidus (F.C. Baker, 1897) can typically be separated from its closer relatives by its coloration …