Cirsonella densilirata facts for kids

Cirsonella densilirata is a tiny sea snail. It is a type of mollusc that lives in the ocean. This snail belongs to a group called gastropods. It is part of the Skeneidae family.

What Does Cirsonella densilirata Look Like?

This snail is very small. Its shell is about 1.8 millimeters (mm) tall and 2.3 mm wide. That's less than a quarter of a centimeter! The shell is white and shaped like a turban. It's a bit see-through and slightly shiny.

The shell has many tiny, thin spiral lines on it. These lines are so small you might need a microscope to see them. The top part of the shell, called the spire, is a bit flat and rounded.

The first part of the shell, called the protoconch, is yellowish-white. It has two smooth, rounded sections. The rest of the shell has about three and a half rounded sections, called whorls, that grow quickly. The main part of the shell, the body whorl, is round. The bottom of the shell is also rounded.

The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is round and tilted. Inside, it also has tiny lines. The edge of the opening is thick and continuous. The central pillar of the shell, the columella, is slightly curved. It expands a little near a small hole, sometimes covering it.

This snail also has a hard, spiral-shaped lid called an operculum. It's made of a tough material and has a central point.

Where Does Cirsonella densilirata Live?

Cirsonella densilirata lives in the ocean around New Zealand. It has been found off the coast of South Island. This snail is endemic to New Zealand, which means it is only found there.

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