Benthofascis angularis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Benthofascis angularis |
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| Shell of Benthofascis angularis (holotype at the MNHN, Paris) | |
| Scientific classification |
Benthofascis angularis is a type of sea snail. It's a marine (ocean-living) mollusk with a shell, belonging to a group called gastropods. This snail is part of the family called Conorbidae.
These snails are predators, meaning they hunt other animals for food. They are also venomous, which means they can inject a type of poison. Because of this, they can "sting" humans. It's very important to be careful with these snails if you ever see one alive. It's best not to touch them at all.
What Does It Look Like?
The shell of an adult Benthofascis angularis can grow up to about 27 millimeters (just over an inch) long. Its widest part, or diameter, is around 11.1 millimeters.
Where Does It Live?
This sea snail lives only in the ocean waters around Australia. It is found specifically off the coast of Southwestern Australia. When a species lives only in one specific area, it is called "endemic" to that place.
Its Home in the Ocean
Benthofascis angularis has been found living at a maximum depth of 30 meters (about 98 feet) underwater.
