Brown bubble snail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brown bubble snail |
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Bulloidea
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Bullidae
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Bulla
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B. quoyii
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| Bulla quoyii Gray, 1943
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The brown bubble snail (Bulla quoyii) is a type of sea snail. It is a mollusc that lives in the ocean. This snail belongs to the family Bullidae, which are known as bubble snails.
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Discover the Brown Bubble Snail
The brown bubble snail is a fascinating species of sea snail. It is a gastropod, which means it belongs to a group of molluscs that includes snails and slugs. These snails are known for their unique shell shape, which looks a bit like a bubble.
What Does the Shell Look Like?
The shell of an adult brown bubble snail is usually between 35 mm and 55 mm long. That's about the length of a small candy bar! The shell is thin and has a yellowish-brown color.
Shell Features
The shell has a shape that is longer than it is wide. It is also a bit wider at the front. You might notice some spiral lines or grooves on the front part of the shell.
The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is white. It gets narrower towards the top. The top part of the shell, known as the spire, has six to seven turns, or whorls. These whorls have small, raised lines on them.
The edge of the shell's opening, called the lip, is a pale brown color. Inside the shell, the central pillar, or columella, is white. The outer skin of the shell, called the periostracum, can be greenish or even orange.
Where Do Brown Bubble Snails Live?
You can find the brown bubble snail in several places around the world. They live in the waters near the North Island of New Zealand. They are also found in southern Australia, including northern Tasmania. Additionally, these snails inhabit the Kermadec Islands.
