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Created page with "== Introduction == The term "Murex" refers to a genus of medium to large-sized predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Muricidae, commonly known as murexes or rock snails. These snails are renowned for their elaborately spined or fronded shells and their historical significance in the production of Tyrian purple dye, a highly valued commodity in ancient times. == Taxonomy and Classification == The genus Murex was first described by Carl Linnaeus..."
