The Siphonarioidea are broadly distributed across the globe, however they are known to be the most abundant and species diverse in the warmer temperate to subtropical regions.

[4] They inhabit the subtidal zones of marine ecosystems, and resemble true limpets with their non coiled,[1] conical shells.

Siphonarioidea are frequently referred to as "false limpets" due to some distinct differences despite their resemblance to these Patellogastropoda.

Siphonarioidea have a singular lung on the right side of their bodies that has two openings for inhaling and exhaling water, which cause their asymmetrical shell shape.

[3] Another notable adaptation of the Siphonarioidea is their production of a white, sticky, and acidic mucus, secreted by many subepidermal glands on the mantle.

During these periods, they attach to their "home scar," or a small pit in a rock that their shells closely adhere to, to reduce the threat of these dangers.

[1] Siphonarioidea have characteristically weak radula, which limits them to only being able to consume softer, delicate algae,[3] usually only grazing on the top layers instead of fully uprooting it.