where is the cone snail found
Cone snails are part of the phylum Mollusca and the class Gastropoda. These snails can grow to lengths of 23 cm and their beautifully ornamental shells are considered collectors items by many people. They occupy tropical marine waters and are found mostly in coral reefs. Cone Snails are carnivorous, mainly feeding on small fish, marine worms, or even other mollusks. There are an estimated 500 species of Cone Snails. They are divides into three groups according to their diet: piscivores - fish eaters, molluscivores - mollusk/snail eaters, and vermivores - worm eaters.