Awateria watsoni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Awateria watsoni |
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Pleurotoma (Drillia) watsoni E. A. Smith, 1891 (original combination) |
Awateria watsoni is a type of sea snail. It is a marine gastropod mollusk that belongs to the family Borsoniidae. This small snail lives in the ocean.
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What is Awateria Watsoni?
Awateria watsoni is a fascinating sea snail. It is a mollusk, which means it has a soft body. Like other snails, it carries its home, a shell, on its back. This particular snail is known for its unique shell features.
Its Shell: A Closer Look
The shell of Awateria watsoni is quite small. It usually grows to about 6.5 millimeters (about a quarter of an inch) long. Its widest part is about 3.3 millimeters across.
Size and Shape
This snail's shell is white and shaped like a short spindle. The very top part, called the apex, is smooth. The shell has six spiral turns, which are called whorls.
Patterns and Features
The upper part of the shell's spirals is mostly smooth. It has only a few faint spiral lines, about four of them. However, the lower part and most of the main body of the shell are different. They have a clear criss-cross pattern. Where these lines meet, there are small, sharp bumps. The shell also has a moderately deep notch, called a sinus. The edge of the shell's opening, known as the lip, is curved and stands out.
Where Does it Live?
This marine snail lives only in Australia. When an animal or plant lives only in one specific place, it is called endemic to that area. So, Awateria watsoni is an Australian native.
