Asperdaphne desalesii facts for kids
Asperdaphne desalesii is a type of small sea snail that lives in the ocean. It's a marine gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusk with a single shell, like a snail. This particular snail belongs to the Raphitomidae family.
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What Does It Look Like?
The shell of the Asperdaphne desalesii is quite small. It usually measures between 5 mm and 8 mm long. That's about the size of a small pea!
Shell Features
The shell is strong and shaped like a long, narrow spindle. It's usually whitish or pale yellow. Sometimes, it has irregular bands of white and a reddish-brown color.
It has about seven whorls, which are the turns or spirals of the shell. These whorls are rounded and have thick, slanted ribs. They also have thick spiral ridges.
The main part of the shell, called the body whorl, has about 14 rounded ribs. The spiral ridges are small and spread out, and they go over the ribs. The very tip of the shell, called the apex, is smooth and long.
The opening of the shell, known as the aperture, is shaped like an oval. It's about one-third the length of the entire shell. The outer edge of the opening is thick and has noticeable teeth inside.
There's a wide, clear notch at the back of the opening. The siphonal canal, which is a tube-like extension, is somewhat long. The central pillar of the shell, called the columella, is not very noticeable. It can be a darker reddish-brown color behind it and has thick, slanted ridges.
Where Does It Live?
This sea snail is found only in Australia. It lives off the coasts of South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. When a species is found only in one specific area, it is called endemic.
