Asperdaphne legrandi facts for kids

Asperdaphne legrandi is a type of small sea snail. It is a marine gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusk that usually has a single shell. This snail belongs to the family Raphitomidae.

About the Asperdaphne legrandi Snail

Shell Description

The shell of the Asperdaphne legrandi snail is quite small. It can grow up to 7 millimeters (about a quarter of an inch) long. The widest part of the shell, its diameter, is about 3.5 millimeters.

The shell has a unique shape, often described as turreted. This means it looks like a tower with several levels. It has raised, rounded ribs that run along its surface. Between these ribs, you can see fine lines called striae. These lines also go over the ribs.

The shell has five whorls. Whorls are the spirals or turns that make up the shell. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is oval-shaped. The outer edge of this opening, known as the outer lip, is thick and wavy. There is also a deep curve or notch called a sinus on the shell.

Where It Lives

This marine snail is endemic to Australia. This means it is found only in Australia and nowhere else in the world. You can find Asperdaphne legrandi living off the coasts of South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria.