Doliidae

/ˌdɒlɪˈaɪdiː/ noun

Definition

A family of tropical sea snails or marine gastropods.

Etymology

From the genus 'Dolia' + Linnaean family suffix '-idae', likely from Latin 'dolium' (large jar), referencing the shell's barrel-like shape.

Kelly Says

This snail family gets its name from ancient Roman storage jars because early naturalists thought the shells looked like the dolium jars used for grain and wine.

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