Turritella communis

Auger shell
Gemeine Turmschnecke
Turritelle
Torrecilla

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is generally buried
The species can be found between 0 and 200 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest