Asperdaphne tasmanica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asperdaphne tasmanica |
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Daphnella tasmanica Tenison-Woods, 1877 |
Asperdaphne tasmanica is a type of sea snail. It is a small marine creature that belongs to the group of animals called mollusks. This includes snails, slugs, and clams. Specifically, it is a gastropod, which means it has a single shell or no shell at all. This particular snail is part of the family Raphitomidae.
About This Snail
This snail is quite small. Its shell is usually about 7 millimeters (mm) long. That's less than half an inch! The shell is also about 3 mm wide.
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of Asperdaphne tasmanica has a rounded, egg-like shape. It is thin and looks whitish. The shell has about six whorls, which are the spiral turns of the shell. These whorls are rounded and have neat ridges, or "keels," on them.
The shell also has a pattern of small, regular lines that cross each other, making it look like a woven basket. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is wide and oval-shaped. The outer edge of the opening, called the lip, is thin.
Where It Lives
This sea snail is found only in Australia. It lives off the coasts of South Australia, Tasmania, and Victoria. This means it is an endemic species to these Australian waters.
