Bullidae

/bʊˈlɪdi/ noun

A family of small sea snails and bubble snails found in oceans worldwide, characterized by their thin shells.

From Latin 'bullae' meaning 'bubble' or 'blister', referring to the bubble-like shape of their shells. The scientific taxonomy naming system added the '-idae' family suffix.

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