dove shell
gastropod family
Also known as: Columbellidae
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The term "dove shell" refers to small marine gastropod mollusks belonging to the family Columbellidae. These mollusks are characterized by their oval to conical shells, which possess a high luster and are often brilliantly colored. The name "dove shell" is derived from the color of these shells.1
It is important to note that the term "dove" in the context of the Columbellidae family of marine snails is distinct from "doves" and "pigeons," which are birds belonging to the family Columbidae.2
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