Volva volva is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Ovulidae (false cowries). In Australia the shells are commonly referred to as a Shuttle or Spindle Egg Cowry. Description The shell of Volva volva ranges between in length. The canals are long and narrow, while the body whorl is about one-third or less of the shell length. Distribution Volva volva is found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. References Ovulidae Gastropods described in 1758 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus