Austrocochlea rudis facts for kids
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The Austrocochlea rudis, often called the rough periwinkle or the roughened austrocochlea, is a type of sea snail. It's a marine (ocean-dwelling) gastropod mollusk. This means it's a soft-bodied animal, usually with a shell. It belongs to the family Trochidae, which are commonly known as the top snails.
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of the rough periwinkle is shaped like a cone or a spinning top. It doesn't have a hole at the bottom (it's "imperforate"). The top part of the shell, called the spire, is a bit rounded.
You can see thin black lines going across the shell. There are also slanted lines running lengthwise. The opening of the shell, called the lip, is smooth and black. Inside, it has a pretty golden yellow edge.
Where Does It Live?
This sea snail lives only in Australia. When we say it's "endemic" to Australia, it means you won't find it naturally anywhere else in the world. Specifically, you can find it off the coasts of South Australia and Western Australia.
