What is another word for Family Littorinidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli lˈɪtɔːɹˌɪnɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The Family Littorinidae is a group of gastropod mollusks that are commonly called periwinkles. Some synonyms for the Family Littorinidae include Litorinidae, Periwinkles, Winkles, Sea Snails, and Snail Shells. These small marine snails live in intertidal and shallow subtidal areas and have a wide distribution around the world. They are an important component of many coastal ecosystems, serving as a food source for many animals and helping to maintain healthy tidal environments. Despite their small size, periwinkles have been studied extensively and are an important model organism for understanding marine ecology and evolution.
