Asperdaphne sculptilis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Asperdaphne sculptilis
Original image of a shell of Asperdaphne sculptilis
Scientific classification
Synonyms
Asperdaphne angasi Hedley, 1903 Daphnella sculptilis Gatliff and Gabriel, 1908 Clathurella sculptilis Angas, 1871

Asperdaphne sculptilis is a type of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod (a kind of snail or slug) and a mollusk (an animal with a soft body, often protected by a shell). This snail belongs to the family called Raphitomidae.

What Does Asperdaphne sculptilis Look Like?

The shell of Asperdaphne sculptilis is shaped like a spindle or a small tower. It is a pale brown color and feels quite solid.

Shell Features

• Whorls: The shell has about seven whorls, which are the spiral turns of the shell. These whorls are rounded. They are slightly hollowed out near the seams where they join.
• Ribs and Lines: The shell has about nine rounded ribs that run lengthwise. Between these ribs, you can see many fine, raised lines. These lines become crescent-shaped (like a moon) on the flatter part below the seams.
• Ridges: The shell also has many bumpy ridges that go around it. These ridges are a bit uneven and have small bumps where they cross the ribs.
• Opening: The shell's opening, called the aperture, looks somewhat like a pear.
• Outer Lip: The outer edge of the opening, known as the lip, is thin and sharp. It has a slight groove inside.
• Siphonal Canal: The shell has a slightly extended tube called the siphonal canal. This is used for breathing.
• Posterior Sinus: There is also a fairly deep notch at the back of the shell's opening.

Where Does Asperdaphne sculptilis Live?

This sea snail lives only in Australia. You can find it off the coasts of New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria.