Benthofascis pseudobiconica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Benthofascis pseudobiconica |
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| Shell of Benthofascis pseudobiconica (holotype in the MNHN, Paris) | |
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Benthofascis pseudobiconica is a cool type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusc that moves around on a muscular "foot." These snails belong to a group called the Conorbidae family.
These snails are predators, meaning they hunt and eat other small creatures. They are also venomous, which means they can produce a mild sting. Because of this, it's super important to be careful if you ever see one alive. It's best not to touch them at all to stay safe!
What They Look Like
The shell of an adult Benthofascis pseudobiconica can be between 12.8 millimeters and 42.4 millimeters long. That's about half an inch to one and a half inches! The shell's width, or diameter, is usually between 5.7 millimeters and 14.9 millimeters.
Where They Live
This special sea snail lives only in Australia. You can find it off the northern coast of Queensland. When a species lives only in one specific place, it's called "endemic" to that area.
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