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spider conch

gastropod
Also known as: Lambis
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The spider conch is a type of marine snail belonging to the class Gastropoda. These snails are characterized by a shell with a broad, triangular outer whorl and a wide lip that often angles towards the shell's apex. True conchs, like the spider conch, are found in the family Strombidae and feed on plant matter in warm waters. Spider conchs are distinguished by prongs on their lip and belong to the genus Lambis. While conch meat is a food source in some regions, overharvesting has significantly impacted natural populations, leading to interest in commercial farming.1

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