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Capulidae

Capulidae

Overview

Capulidae, Fleming 1822

Common Name: Cap Snails

Extant/Extinct

Key morphological features: Cap snails are especially cup-shaped and prefer marine environments.

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Paleoecology:

        MOBILITY: Mobile

        FEEDING MODE: Suspension Feeder

        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.


Genera of Capulidae present in the Cretaceous of the Western Interior Seaway