What is another word for Family Nautilidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli nˈɔːtɪlˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
Family Nautilidae refers to a group of marine animals with a spiral shell divided into chambers called a nautilus. Synonyms for the term may include the Nautilus family, Nautiloids, and Nautilus shell creatures. Nautiloids are considered to be one of the earliest forms of shellfish, with their origins dating back to the late Cambrian period. They are found in deep marine waters and are closely related to squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. The Nautilus family has garnered interest among scientists due to their unique anatomy and behavior, such as their ability to move up and down the water column and their mathematical precision in shell formation.
