Any of various gastropod mollusks of the family Conidae of tropical and subtropical seas, having a conical, often vividly marked shell and the ability to inflict a poisonous, sometimes fatal sting.

• 芋螺科动物任一种热带和亚热带海洋芋螺科动物中的腹足类软体动物，具有锥形的，色彩艳丽的外壳且长有剧毒甚至能致命的尖刺