Shells in the Turbinellidae family are generally large, thick and overall spindle-shaped. The columella bears three to five, strong spiral teeth. They have a chitinous. claw-like operculum, and a quite large foot, which is characteristic of the Turbinellidae molluscs. The foot is used for smothering and feeding on worms and clams. They live in sand among rocks, at considerable depths as well as in shallow water. Most commonly, they are found in tidal muds, mainly of the Indian ocean and the Caribbean.