Terebridae
The Terebridae, commonly referred to as auger shells, is a family of predatory marine gastropods. They have extremely high-spired shells with numerous whorls; their common name refers to the resemblance of their shells to rock-drill bits. More than 400 species are known worldwide.The size of shell ranges from a few millimetres to 274mm. Oxymeris maculata is the largest species in the Terebridae.
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About Terebridae
Terebridae are sand-dwelling carnivores which live in warmer waters. In most species, a venomous barb similar to that of the cone snails, used to stun and immobilize prey, which typically consists of various marine worms.
Their popularity is increasing with shell collectors as more literature becomes available to help with their identification.