Neritidae
- Phylum: Mollusca
- Class: Gastropoda
- Order: Cycloneritida
- Family: Neritidae
Overview
Neritidae Rafinesque, 1815
Common Name: Nerites
Extant/Extinct
Key morphological features: The Neritidae are turban shaped with fat body whorls. They can inhabit marine to freshwater environments. Modern nerites often have colorful stripes and patterns on their shells.
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Paleoecology:
MOBILITY: Mobile
FEEDING MODE: Omnivore, Herbivore
HABITAT: Epifaunal
Sources:
Akers, R. E. and T. J. Akers, 1997. Texas Cretaceous Gastropods. Texas Paleontology Series Number 6, Paleontology Section of the Houston Gem and Mineral Society, Houston.
