Strombidae

The family Strombidae encompasses large marine snails, commonly known as true conchs. These gastropods inhabit warm waters and feed on fine plant matter. A defining characteristic of Strombidae is their shell, which features a broadly triangular outer whorl and a wide lip that often angles toward the apex. The queen conch (Strombus gigas) is a well-known species from this family, recognized for its attractive pink-lipped shell. Other members include spider conchs, belonging to the genus Lambis, which are distinguished by prongs on their shell lips. The term "stromb" can refer to any mollusk or shell from the genus Strombus or the family Strombidae.12