with more than 50,000 conopeptides to study, the possibilities are numerous.

Reproduction

Most cone snails appear to reproduce sexually, with separate sexes and internal fertilization. Varying numbers of eggs in egg capsules are laid in substrate by cone snails. Hatchlings are of two types, the veligers (larvae that swim freely) and veliconcha (baby snail).

Relevance to humans

Because all cone snails are venomous and capable of stinging humans, live ones should be handled with

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