Conasprella eugrammata facts for kids
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| Apertural view of shell of Conasprella eugrammata (Bartch & Rehder, 1943), measuring 19.9 mm in height, trawled at 80 fms. off Aliguay Island, in the Philippines | |
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The eugrammatus cone (scientific name: Conasprella eugrammata) is a type of sea snail. It's a marine gastropod mollusk, which means it's a snail that lives in the ocean. It belongs to the Conidae family, also known as the cone snails.
Like other Conasprella snails, the eugrammatus cone is a predatory animal. This means it hunts and eats other small sea creatures. These snails are also venomous. They can "sting" humans, so it's very important to be careful and avoid touching them if you see one alive.
What Does the Eugrammatus Cone Look Like?
The shell of the eugrammatus cone is shaped like a cone. It has a slightly raised point at the top, called a spire.
When the shell is fresh, it has a thin, whitish-grey outer layer called a periostracum. This layer forms thin, flat scales on the small ridges of the spire. If this outer layer is worn away, the shell underneath is pale. It also has regular brown spots that mark the swirls of the shell.
An adult shell can be anywhere from 21 mm to 40 mm tall. That's about the size of a small to medium-sized button.
Where Does the Eugrammatus Cone Live?
This sea snail lives in different parts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. In the Pacific, you can find it near Hawaii, from Japan to the Philippines, and off the coast of Queensland, Australia. In the Indian Ocean, it lives near KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and likely around Madagascar.
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Conasprella eugrammata (Bartsch, P. & H.A. Rehder, 1943)
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Conasprella eugrammata (Bartsch, P. & H.A. Rehder, 1943)
