Brephulopsis cylindrica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brephulopsis cylindrica |
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| Brephulopsis cylindrica (white form) | |
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| Brephulopsis cylindrica (streaked form) | |
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Brephulopsis
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cylindrica
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Bulimus cylindricus Menke, 1828 |
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Brephulopsis cylindrica is a type of land snail. It's a small creature that breathes air. This snail is a gastropod, which means it's a kind of mollusk that moves on a "stomach-foot." It belongs to the snail family called Enidae.
Where Does This Snail Live?
This snail lives in parts of Eastern Europe. You can find it in these countries:
- Ukraine - especially in the southern areas like Crimea. It has also spread to other parts of the country.
- Moldova
- Belarus - it has been found here since 2010.
What Does This Snail Look Like?
The shell of the Brephulopsis cylindrica snail is usually white or bluish-white. Sometimes, it has dark streaks on it. The shell is not see-through.
The shell has about 9 to 12 whorls. These are the spiral turns that make up the snail's shell. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is yellowish-brown inside. It has a thin white edge. The central part of the shell, called the columella, is a bit thicker.
Here are the average sizes of the shell:
- The width of the shell is usually between 7.5 and 9 millimeters.
- The height of the shell is typically between 22 and 35 millimeters.
