Human Uses
Turbo shells are a favorite choice of shells for Coenobita clypeatus, the Caribbean hermit crab or "purple pincher" as it is known in the pet trade.
Turbo cornutus, common name the "horned turban", is an expensive food item in Korea, and Japan, where they are known as sazae.
The attractively colored operculum of at least two different Turbo species has been used for various decorative purposes, including in jewelry and buttons. These opercula are sometimes known as "cat's eyes".
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