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green turban

snail
Also known as: Turbo marmoratus
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The term "green turban" can refer to two distinct types of snails. One is the large green turban (Turbo marmoratus), a marine snail native to the East Indies and Australia. This species belongs to the family Turbinidae and is known for its stout shell with a wide aperture and a turban-like coil. Its operculum, or shell lid, is used in button manufacturing.1

The other "green snail" is a common garden snail (Helix aperta), which is considered a pest in parts of southern California. This snail is typically greenish in color.2

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