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Vasidae

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Vasinae
Vasum rhinoceras in a tide pool in Mombasa, Kenya, Africa
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Vasinae
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Vasinae, common name the vase snails or vase shells, are a taxonomic subfamily of large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks within the family Turbinellidae.

Shell description

Shells of species in this subfamily are usually fairly large, very thick, and heavy. The shells have low spires and have plaits on the columella.

Genera

Genera within the subfamily Vasinae include:

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