Antimelatoma buchanani facts for kids
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Antimelatoma buchanani is a fascinating type of sea snail. It is a predatory (meaning it hunts other animals for food) marine gastropod mollusc. This snail belongs to the family called Pseudomelatomidae.
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What Does Antimelatoma buchanani Look Like?
The shell of the Antimelatoma buchanani snail can grow up to 20 millimeters (about 0.8 inches) long. Its widest part, or diameter, is usually around 6 millimeters (about 0.24 inches).
Shell Shape and Features
This snail has a shell that is long and somewhat spindle-shaped. The top part of the shell, called the spire, is pointed. The different sections of the shell, known as whorls, have a distinct ridge or "carina" on them.
The shell also has fine lines that spiral around it. Near the front, it has slanted folds or pleats. The back part of each whorl is smooth and curves inward, with a small ridge near the seam where the whorls join. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is oval-shaped. It also has a tube-like extension called the siphonal canal. The main body part of the shell is longer than the spire.
Where Does Antimelatoma buchanani Live?
This marine snail is found only in New Zealand. It lives in the ocean waters off the coast, specifically from Northland down to East Cape.
See also
In Spanish: Antimelatoma ahipara para niños
