Asperdaphne bitorquata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asperdaphne bitorquata |
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Daphnella bitorquata Sowerby III, 1896 |
Asperdaphne bitorquata is a type of small sea snail. It's a marine mollusk (a soft-bodied animal, often with a shell) that belongs to a group called gastropods. This snail is part of the Raphitomidae family.
What it Looks Like
The shell of Asperdaphne bitorquata is quite small. It's about 4.5 millimeters long and 2.5 millimeters wide. That's less than half a centimeter!
The shell has an oval shape and is mostly dark brown. It has a lighter band in the middle, between two white ridges. Dark brown streaks cross over these ridges.
The shell has about 4 and a half whorls. Whorls are the turns or spirals that make up the shell. These whorls are somewhat square-shaped and have sharp corners. The surface of the shell feels a bit rough because of tiny, thin layers.
The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is wide. The outer edge of this opening, known as the lip, is curved. The back part of the lip has a slight curve or dip.
Where it Lives
This marine snail lives only in Australia. You can find it off the coasts of South Australia and Victoria.
