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Definition of Cone snail

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Cone snail: A fishing-eating snail (Conidae) that inhabits tropical coral reefs and produces toxins that immobilize their prey. See also: Conotoxin.