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The shells of sea snails are often found washed up on beaches. Because many are attractive and durable, they have been used to make necklaces and other jewelry since prehistoric times. The shells of a few species of large sea snails within the Vetigastropoda have a thick layer of nacre and have been used as a source of mother of pearl .
These quite uncommon sea snails live at depths of 0 to 80 m. [4] In fact, they commonly can be found in deeper waters, but they can also be found in shallow inshore waters. [3] [5] Commercial scallop operations out of Florida sometimes trawl this species in 100 - 120 feet depth. A shell of Hexaplex fulvescens from the Antilles
This vent-endemic gastropod is known only from deep-sea hydrothermal vents in the Indian Ocean, where it has been found at depths of about 2,400–2,900 m (1.5–1.8 mi). C. squamiferum differs greatly from other deep-sea gastropods, even the closely related neomphalines. [5]
This tropical benthic sea snails can be found at a depth range of 0 – 50 m. [4] They mainly live on hard and coarse detritic bottoms, in coral reef areas. [5]
Empty shells have been found in depths of up to 97 metres (318 ft). [12] [27] These snails are often found in association with the offshore Atlantic calico scallop beds, probably attracted by the abundant food. [16] Shipwrecks also seem to provide a good habitat for this species. [16]
This vent-endemic gastropod is known only from deep-sea hydrothermal vents in the Indian Ocean, where it has been found at depths of about 2,400–2,800 m (1.5–1.7 mi). Chrysomallon squamiferum differs greatly from other deep-sea gastropods, even the closely
As of 2010 the snail has been found between sea level and a maximum recorded depth of 88 m below sea level. [4] which means it lives in the sunlight zone of the pelagic.The snail is a herbivore, feeding on algae for example. [3]
These sea snails can be found in the intertidal and subtidal waters, with sand and gravel substrate, at depths up to 60 m. [3] A shell of Hexaplex nigritus from Gulf of California, on display at the Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano