This snail is endemic to the Atlantic coast of North America, from Nova Scotia to Nassau Sound in in Florida. It has been … See more

The shell is usually light brown or yellowish, rarely with several revolving, indistinct, rufous bands. Within the aperture varying from light flesh-color to dark salmon, chocolate or purple.
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This species lives from low tide down to a depth of 25 feet. Its surroundings are rocky and shell beds. It inhabits the lower third of the littoral zone, therefore it is sheltered from any waves the ocean produces. See more

As indicated by its common name, this predatory snail drills through the shells of living oysters and consumes them. Its surroundings are rocky and shell beds. It inhabits the lower third of the littoral zone, therefore it … See more

Due to their ability of "drilling" into shells, the destruction of their nature can cost millions of dollars every single year.
This snail is a serious problem in commercial oyster farming:
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