A family of venomous marine snails or cone snails, known for their cone-shaped shells and potent venoms.
From Latin 'conus' (cone) combined with the taxonomic suffix '-idae' indicating a family classification. The name references the distinctive cone-shaped shells that characterize these sea creatures.
Cone snails are ocean assassins—they fire harpoon-like teeth filled with venom that can instantly paralyze fish, and scientists now use their toxins to develop painkillers and other medicines.
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