Clanculus ringens facts for kids
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Clanculus ringens, also known as the ringent clanculus, is a type of sea snail. It's a marine (ocean-dwelling) mollusk that belongs to the Trochidae family, which are often called "top snails" because of their shell shape.
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About the Ringent Clanculus Snail
This snail's shell is quite small, usually between 8 and 13 millimeters long. It has a cone shape and is made up of 7 whorls, which are the turns or spirals of the shell.
Shell Appearance
The very first part of the shell is smooth and yellowish. The other parts of the shell are flat and separated by grooves called sutures. These parts have cool patterns of chestnut brown and white spots.
The shell also has four bumpy ridges that spiral around it. The top and bottom ridges are bigger than the ones in the middle. The main body part of the shell has a sharp edge.
Shell Opening and Base
The bottom of the shell is a bit rounded and has 8 to 9 bumpy rings. The opening of the shell, called the aperture, is narrow and shaped like a diamond. The edge of this opening has small teeth.
Inside the shell, there's a strong central pillar called the columella. This pillar ends in a large tooth at the bottom.
Where It Lives
This sea snail lives in the ocean waters around Australia. You can find it off the coasts of South Australia and Western Australia. It is a species that is endemic to Australia, meaning it is only found there.
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